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Sierraville, CA
Census-designated place in Sierra County, California. ZIP codes: 96126.
Population
351
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
1
Sierraville and its ZIP codes
Sierraville at a glance
- Sierraville is 72% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Sierraville, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Sierraville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,541
614 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.6M
FY 2026, $9,147 per person
PPP loans
$676K
10 loans, 111 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Sierraville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
531
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
37
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sierraville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sierraville
1 in or overlapping Sierraville. Population shown
Cities near Sierraville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SattleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| CalpineCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Sierra BrooksCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| LoyaltonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Sierra CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Gold MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| Iron HorseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MabieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Soda SpringsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| KingvaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| PortolaCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sierraville, CA in?
- Sierraville is in Sierra County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Sierraville, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sierraville include 96126.
- What is the population of Sierraville, CA?
- About 351 people live in Sierraville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sierraville?
- Nearby places include Sattley (5.1 mi), Calpine (7.5 mi), Sierra Brooks (9.3 mi), Loyalton (9.7 mi), Sierra City (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023