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

ZIP code in Alto

Alto ZIP code: 94941.

Distances are straight-line from Terminous 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 Alto: those whose USPS city name is Alto (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Alto (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 Alto

Alto is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Marin County. About 659 people live in the 0.1 square miles of Alto (around 5,069 per square mile). There are 4 places in the United States named Alto; this one is in Marin County. Richmond, a city of about 115,353, is the closest larger city: about 9 miles east of Alto.

Around Alto

Nearby places on the map include Almonte, Strawberry, Mill Valley, Marin City, Larkspur, and Kentfield.

Parks near the center of Alto include Horse Hill Open Space Preserve, Tiburon Ridge Open Space Preserve, Alto Bowl Open Space Preserve, and Camino Alto Open Space Preserve.

Schools in and around Alto include Edna Maguire Elementary, Mill Valley Middle, Strawberry Point Elementary, and Park Elementary.

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

Elevation and setting

The center of Alto is about 19 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Terminous is at 10 feet below sea level, so the two sit at nearly the same elevation.

Homes in Alto

Census estimates count 308 housing units in Alto. The median home was built in 1949. 65% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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 Alto.

Terminous and Alto on the map

Measured in a straight line, Alto is about 58 miles west of Terminous. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Alto belongs to Marin County, while Terminous is in San Joaquin County. Among the 295 places this site lists, Alto is number 266 by distance from Terminous. Between Terminous and Alto the map shows Bay Point, Pacheco, Martinez, and East Richmond Heights. Nearest to Terminous on this site's list: Isleton, Thornton, Walnut Grove, and Bethel Island.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on opener repair, new garage doors, snapped cables, broken spring replacement, 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.

Places near Alto

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

• Mill Valley 1 mi
• Corte Madera 2 mi
• Marin City 2 mi
• Larkspur 2 mi
• Kentfield 3 mi
• Greenbrae 3 mi
• Belvedere Tiburon 3 mi
• Montalvin Manor 12 mi

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