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Markleeville, CA
Census-designated place in Alpine County, California.
Population
110
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
0
Markleeville and its ZIP codes
Markleeville at a glance
- Markleeville is 93% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Markleeville, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alpine County. PPP loans are for Markleeville.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Markleeville, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Markleeville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Cities near Markleeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine VillageCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Mesa VistaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.9 |
| KirkwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Double Spring, NVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.8 |
| MeyersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Gardnerville Ranchos, NVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.3 |
| Topaz Lake, NVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Carter Springs, NVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Ruhenstroth, NVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| TopazCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.2 |
| Gardnerville, NVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| Bear ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| Topaz Ranch Estates, NVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 14.4 |
| South Lake TahoeCity | 19 mi | 10.1 |
| ColevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 19.3 |
| Minden, NVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Markleeville, CA in?
- Markleeville is in Alpine County, California.
- What is the population of Markleeville, CA?
- About 110 people live in Markleeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Markleeville?
- Nearby places include Alpine Village (7.2 mi), Mesa Vista (9.1 mi), Kirkwood (12 mi), Double Spring, NV (14 mi), Meyers (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023