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Kirkwood, CA
Census-designated place in Alpine County, California.
Population
218
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
50
ZIP codes
0
Kirkwood and its ZIP codes
Kirkwood at a glance
- Kirkwood is 80% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Kirkwood, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alpine County. PPP loans are for Kirkwood.
Unemployment rate
10.0%
Sep 2026, +1.5 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
Environment and hazard risk
Kirkwood, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
1,107
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
13
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 18°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kirkwood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Kirkwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeyersCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| MarkleevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Bear ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| Alpine VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| South Lake TahoeCity | 16 mi | 10.1 |
| Mesa VistaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| Stateline, NVCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NVCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.3 |
| Round Hill Village, NVCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| Kingsbury, NVCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 21.8 |
| Zephyr Cove, NVCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| Minden, NVCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| Gardnerville, NVCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| Skyland, NVCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.4 |
| Ruhenstroth, NVCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| Double Spring, NVCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirkwood, CA in?
- Kirkwood is in Alpine County, California.
- What is the population of Kirkwood, CA?
- About 218 people live in Kirkwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirkwood?
- Nearby places include Meyers (9.7 mi), Markleeville (12 mi), Bear Valley (15 mi), Alpine Village (15 mi), South Lake Tahoe (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023