Alta, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Alta

ZIP code in Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Vineyard to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Alta: those whose USPS city name is Alta (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Alta (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Vineyard and Alta on the map

Measured in a straight line, Alta is about 59 miles northeast of Vineyard. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Vineyard is in Sacramento County, Alta is in Placer County. Among the 230 places this site lists, Alta is number 223 by distance from Vineyard. Between Vineyard and Alta the map shows Gold River, Folsom, Granite Bay, and Applegate. The places on this site's list closest to Vineyard are Florin, Elk Grove, Rosemont, and Mather.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1982 or earlier; 42% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 95% of Alta's homes. About 92 in 100 occupied homes in Alta are lived in by their owners. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Alta.

About Alta

Alta is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. Alta covers about 2.4 square miles and has about 652 residents, roughly 274 per square mile. There are 4 places in the United States named Alta; this one is in Placer County.

On the map near Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find Dutch Flat.

Public schools near the center of Alta include Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Alta city guide.

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with a page on this site:

• Dutch Flat 2 mi
• Gold Run 5 mi
• Colfax 12 mi
• Nevada City 13 mi
• Grass Valley 14 mi
• Foresthill 15 mi
• Cool 24 mi
• Auburn 27 mi

Elevation and setting

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Vineyard is at about 70 feet, which puts Alta about 3,750 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, broken spring replacement, off-track doors, emergency repair, and snapped cables explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

This page is a profile of Alta, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

For more about Alta, see the Alta page of our website.