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Alpine County, CA
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Alpine County, California.
Population
1,616
Land area
738sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Alpine County
Alpine County at a glance
- Alpine County is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $105,521 a year, 6% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $590,200 (20% below California).
- The biggest population centers are Mesa Vista (445), Kirkwood (218) and Alpine Village (210).
Local data for Alpine County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alpine County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,521
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$590,200
Prices +9.1% in a year
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.1%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (182), German Americans (180), Mexican Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, +1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,783
1,009 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$88,146
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.4M
FY 2026, $36,895 per person
PPP loans
$7.5M
128 loans, 1,208 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$38.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Alpine County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle2.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alpine County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,107
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
5.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alpine County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Alpine County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Alpine County, CA?
- Mesa Vista is the largest city or town in Alpine County, with about 445 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Alpine County?
- Alpine County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95223, 95646, 96120.
- What is the population of Alpine County, CA?
- About 1,616 people live in Alpine County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Alpine County?
- Alpine County borders El Dorado County, Tuolumne County, Douglas County, NV, Calaveras County, Amador County, Mono County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023