Alpine County GIS Maps
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Alpine County, California, has 1,204 residents and covers 738.3 square miles. The population grew 2.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Alpine County is 06003.
Alpine Village is the county's largest population center. Alpine County also includes 3 zip codes, 1 public school district and 9 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Alpine County Trends
- Population
- 1,204▴
- Median Home Value
- $466,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 57▾
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Alpine County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Alpine County Population
Alpine County had 1,204 residents in 2020. That was 2.5% higher than in 2010. Alpine County had 4 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Arnold, Markleeville and 95646.
Population Trend in Alpine County CA
Alpine County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Alpine County Zip Codes
Alpine County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Arnold (95223), Markleeville (96120) and 95646 (95646). Arnold is the largest zip by population, with about 4,050 residents or 336% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 431% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Alpine County CA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95223 | Arnold | 4,050 | ▾ -12.2% |
| 96120 | Markleeville | 955 | ▾ -0.2% |
| 95646 | 95646 | 188 | ▴ 19% |
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Alpine County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Alpine County Demographics
Alpine County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than California overall. About 22.6% of residents are under 18, while 21.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 42.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Alpine County CA
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
42.1%
Alpine County School Districts
Alpine County is served by 1 public school district with 57 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Alpine County CA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine County Unified School District | 57 | 100% | ▾ -13.6% |
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Alpine County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Alpine County Housing & Real Estate
The county housing market includes a mix of owner-occupied homes and rental units. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Local housing costs give a useful snapshot of how the county compares with the rest of the state. In March 2026, the median listing price was $729,225 and homes spent about 90 days on the market.
Alpine County Housing Mix
Alpine County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Alpine County Housing Trends
Alpine County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Alpine County, CA
Alpine County has 237 business listings across 79 categories. The largest categories in Alpine County business listings are Lake (42, 17.7%), Structure And Geography (20, 8.4%), and Campgrounds & RV Parks (18, 7.6%). The full Alpine County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Alpine County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Alpine County, CA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 42 | 17.7% |
| Structure And Geography | 20 | 8.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 18 | 7.6% |
| Hotels | 8 | 3.4% |
| Ski Resort | 8 | 3.4% |
| Restaurants | 8 | 3.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 7 | 3.0% |
| Cafe | 7 | 3.0% |
| Mountain | 5 | 2.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 2.1% |
Alpine County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Mountain Club By Kirkwood Resort | Accommodation | Kirkwood |
| Carson-Iceberg Wilderness | Active Life | Alpine County |
| Cornice Grill | American Restaurants | Kirkwood |
| California Rock Guides | Attractions And Activities | Arnold |
| K-bar | Bars & Nightlife | Kirkwood |
| 7800 Bar & Grill | Bar And Grill Restaurant | Kirkwood |
| Bear Valley Adventure Company | Bicycle Shop | Arnold |
| Tahoe Camper Boat & RV Storage | Boat Storage Facility | Markleeville |
| Cutthroat Brewing Company | Brewery | Markleeville |
| Sorensen's Cafe | Cafe | Markleeville |
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Alpine County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Alpine County Basemaps
Alpine County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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