Dollar Point, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Dollar Point

Dollar Point ZIP code: 96145.

Distances are straight-line from Coleville 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 Dollar Point: those whose USPS city name is Dollar Point (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Dollar Point (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.

About Dollar Point

Dollar Point is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. About 1,233 people live in the 1.6 square miles of Dollar Point (around 752 per square mile).

From Coleville to Dollar Point

Measured in a straight line, Dollar Point is about 53 miles northwest of Coleville. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Coleville is in Mono County, Dollar Point is in Placer County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Dollar Point ranks 9th in distance from Coleville. Between Coleville and Dollar Point the map shows Mesa Vista. The places on this site's list closest to Coleville are Topaz, Walker, Bridgeport, and Meyers.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The houses of Dollar Point

Dollar Point has about 1,848 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1975 or earlier; 81% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 58% of Dollar Point's homes. 72% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

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

Close to Dollar Point

These places sit nearest Dollar Point and also have a page on this site:

• Carnelian Bay 4 mi
• Tahoe Vista 5 mi
• Kings Beach 6 mi
• Tahoma 9 mi
• South Lake Tahoe 19 mi
• Meyers 25 mi
• Topaz 50 mi
• Coleville 53 mi

On the map near Dollar Point

Nearby places on the map include Highlands, Lake Forest, Fulton Acres, Carnelian Heights, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, and Kings Beach.

Parks in and around Dollar Point include Lake Forest Beach Park, Skylandia, Dog Park, and Tahoe City PUD Boat Ramp.

Public schools near the center of Dollar Point include North Tahoe High and North Tahoe Middle.

Museums and attractions in and around Dollar Point: UC Davis Eriksson Education Center.

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

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Dollar Point is about 6,396 feet above sea level (USGS). Coleville is at about 5,089 feet, which puts Dollar Point about 1,300 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 broken spring replacement, new garage doors, snapped cables, opener repair, and off-track doors explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

If you live in Dollar Point and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

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