| ZIP Code | 96124 |
|---|---|
| City | Calpine |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 7,776 ft |
| Latitude | 39.638793 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.467942 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 16.7 yrs ↓ 63% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 6.49 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 82.1% ▲ 112% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 22 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 94 (76.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $687,500 ▲ 147% above avg ↑ 428% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 104 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 6.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 104 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 6.49 |
ZIP code 96124 is located in Calpine, California, within Sierra County. With a population of 253, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 16.7 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 96124 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $687,500 is more than double the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.6%) and renters (56.4%). Median home values have increased by 428% since 2019.
The population of 96124 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 82.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.
About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 96124 in Calpine, CA is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.