| ZIP Code | 95651 |
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| City | Lotus |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft |
| Latitude | 38.820884 |
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| Longitude | -120.93519 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.3% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (6%) |
| HS Graduate | 143 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 100 (24.2%) |
| Associates | 33 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 113 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $697,400 ▲ 150% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $1,960/mo |
| Total Units | 237 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 237 |
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| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 95651 is located in Lotus, California, within El Dorado County. With a population of 623, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.3 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 95651 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $697,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,960 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 95651 is majority White (51.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%.
A notably high share of workers — 41% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 95651 in Lotus, CA is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.