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

ZIP codes in Tahoma

ZIP codes in Tahoma: 96141 and 96142.

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 Tahoma: those whose USPS city name is Tahoma (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Tahoma (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 Tahoma

Tahoma has about 2,123 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1973, and 72% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 92% of Tahoma's homes. 63% 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 Tahoma.

About Tahoma

Tahoma is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in El Dorado County. About 1,071 people live in the 2.6 square miles of Tahoma (around 414 per square mile). Tahoma is in area code 530.

Tahoma at 6,625 feet

The center of Tahoma is about 6,625 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Topaz is at about 5,010 feet, which puts Tahoma about 1,600 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Topaz and Tahoma on the map

Measured in a straight line, Tahoma is about 45 miles northwest of Topaz. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Tahoma belongs to El Dorado County, while Topaz is in Mono County. Of the 12 places on this site's list, Tahoma ranks 6th in distance from Topaz. Between Topaz and Tahoma the map shows Alpine Village, Mesa Vista, and South Lake Tahoe. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Topaz on this site's list: Coleville, Walker, Bridgeport, and Meyers.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Tahoma

Nearby places on the map include Tahoma Meadows, Chamberlands Estates, Glenridge, and Sunnyside-Tahoe City.

Parks in and around Tahoma include Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Kailua Park, and Edwin L. Z'berg Natural Preserve.

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

What the repair pages cover

Read about opener repair, new garage doors, broken spring replacement, snapped cables, and off-track doors before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

Places near Tahoma

Other places near Tahoma that also have a page on this site:

• Tahoe City 8 mi
• Dollar Point 9 mi
• Cedar Flat 11 mi
• South Lake Tahoe 12 mi
• Kings Beach 15 mi
• Meyers 17 mi
• Topaz 45 mi
• Walker 52 mi

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

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