Cedar Flat, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP codes in Cedar Flat

ZIP codes in Cedar Flat: 96140 and 96145.

Distances are straight-line from Topaz 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 Cedar Flat: those whose USPS city name is Cedar Flat (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Cedar Flat (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.

On the map near Cedar Flat

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Cedar Flat include Fulton Acres, Carnelian Heights, Ridgewood, Highlands, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, and Kings Beach.

Parks in and around Cedar Flat include Carnelian Beach West, Placer County Open Space, and Dollar Property.

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

About Cedar Flat

Cedar Flat is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. Cedar Flat covers about 1.1 square miles and has about 948 residents, roughly 878 per square mile.

Topaz and Cedar Flat on the map

Measured in a straight line, Cedar Flat is about 51 miles northwest of Topaz. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Topaz is in Mono County and Cedar Flat is in Placer County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Cedar Flat ranks 10th in distance from Topaz. The places on this site's list closest to Topaz are Coleville, Walker, Bridgeport, and Meyers.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The lay of the land

The center of Cedar Flat is about 6,277 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Topaz is at about 5,010 feet, which puts Cedar Flat about 1,250 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Housing in Cedar Flat

Cedar Flat has about 1,170 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1975, and 68% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 93% of Cedar Flat's homes. 82% 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 Cedar Flat.

Around Cedar Flat

Places close to Cedar Flat with a page on this site:

• Dollar Point 1 mi
• Tahoe City 3 mi
• Kings Beach 5 mi
• Tahoma 11 mi
• South Lake Tahoe 20 mi
• Meyers 26 mi
• Topaz 51 mi
• Coleville 54 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

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

A broken spring or a door off its track in Cedar Flat is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

For more about Cedar Flat, see the Cedar Flat page of our website.