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

ZIP code in Alta

ZIP code in Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Meridian 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.

The houses of 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. 92% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Roseville (about 163,304 residents), roughly 42 miles southwest.

Alta at 3,796 feet

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Meridian is at about 43 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.

Alta in relation to Meridian

Measured in a straight line, Alta is about 60 miles east of Meridian. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Meridian is in Sutter County and Alta is in Placer County. Of the 158 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 157th in distance from Meridian. On a map, Marysville, Smartsville, Penn Valley, and Grass Valley sit roughly between Meridian and Alta. The places on this site's list closest to Meridian are Grimes, Colusa, Sutter, and College City.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

On the map near Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find Dutch Flat.

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

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: off-track doors, new garage doors, snapped cables, emergency repair, and opener repair. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

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
• Penn Valley 21 mi
• Dobbins 24 mi
• Cool 24 mi
• Smartsville 26 mi

To check whether garage door service reaches your Alta address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

The Alta page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Alta page.