| ZIP Code | 96120 |
|---|---|
| City | Markleeville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alpine County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 6,299 ft |
| Latitude | 38.742445 |
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| Longitude | -119.869382 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.56 |
| Below Poverty | 10.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.9% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 164 (19.3%) |
| Some College | 148 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 171 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 119 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,909 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $481,300 ▲ 73% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 590 |
| Vacant Units | 232 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 590 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 232 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.56 |
ZIP code 96120 is located in Markleeville, California, within Alpine County. With a population of 1,273, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 96120 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,909 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96120 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $481,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 96120 is majority White (53.34%). Residents are well-educated — 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.8%. Household income has grown by 69% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96120 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 96120 in Markleeville, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,273 residents, a median household income of $100,909, and a median home value of $481,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.