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Georgetown, CA
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California. ZIP codes: 95634.
Population
2,403
Land area
15.1sq mi
People per sq mi
159
ZIP codes
1
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is 37% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,765 a year, 7% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,600 (49% below California) and median rent is $926 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,765
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$926/mo
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
63.8
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (396), Irish Americans (200), Italian Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Dorado County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,436
59,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,499 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
244
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Georgetown
1 in or overlapping Georgetown. Population shown
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForesthillCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 11.2 |
| ColomaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Auburn Lake TrailsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 12.7 |
| Cold SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| PlacervilleCity | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| Meadow VistaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| AuburnCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| CaminoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| North AuburnCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| ColfaxCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Diamond SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.6 |
| Lake of the PinesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Pollock PinesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| Shingle SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| Cameron ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, CA in?
- Georgetown is in El Dorado County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Georgetown, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Georgetown include 95634.
- What is the population of Georgetown, CA?
- About 2,403 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Foresthill (6.8 mi), Coloma (7.7 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (8.7 mi), Cold Springs (11 mi), Placerville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023