Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Service area ZIP code for Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Clio 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.

On the map near Alta

Nearby places on the map include Dutch Flat.

Public schools near the center of Alta include Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary.

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

About Alta

Alta is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. The area of Alta is about 2.4 square miles; its population is about 652, or 274 per square mile. The name Alta is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Placer County. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 42 miles southwest of Alta.

Clio and Alta on the map

Measured in a straight line, Alta is about 39 miles south of Clio. That is a map figure, not a drive time. Our technicians' service range is up to about two hours; call for timing at your address. A county line separates the two: Clio is in Plumas County, Alta is in Placer County. Of the 44 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 26th in distance from Clio. On a map, Sierra City and Washington sit roughly between Clio and Alta. The places on this site's list closest to Clio are Mabie, Blairsden Graeagle, Graeagle, and Iron Horse.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Elevation and setting

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Clio is at about 4,530 feet, which puts Alta about 750 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Homes in Alta

Census estimates count 371 housing units in Alta. The median home was built in 1982, and 42% of homes 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.

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with a page on this site:

• Dutch Flat 2 mi
• Gold Run 5 mi
• North San Juan 20 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Dobbins 24 mi
• Downieville 25 mi
• Tahoe City 35 mi
• Tahoma 37 mi
• Dollar Point 37 mi

Repairs available in Alta

Alta calls cover snapped cables, opener repair, broken spring replacement, new garage doors, and emergency repair. See our pricing page for starting prices; the exact total is confirmed before work begins.

Garage door repairs for Alta addresses range from a single roller or cable to a full spring replacement; call dispatch for timing at your address.

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