Tahoma, California
Tahoma: Situated on the western shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County at an elevation of approximately 6,270 feet, this community serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation in the Sierra Nevada.
About
Tahoma is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Tahoma
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0674,-120.1282 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 02:22:26 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 96142 |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Tahoma is located at 39°4'3"N 120°7'42"W (39.0674100, -120.1282400).
Tahoma map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tahoma, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117195 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe (CA) | 96150 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tahoma, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLH | Stateline Transit Center, California | 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd | BUS |
| SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
| SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Tahoma.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoma Post Office | Tahoma (CA) | 96142 |
Other cities in Placer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Placer County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 144,725 | The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Rocklin | 70,159 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Lincoln | 48,996 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 | Census-designated place in California, USA |
| Auburn | 14,205 | City in California, United States |
| North Auburn | 13,022 | Census designated place |
| Loomis | 6,844 | City in California |
| Kings Beach | 3,796 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Colfax | 2,009 | City in California, USA |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,433 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Dollar Point | 1,215 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |