| ZIP Code | 96125 |
|---|---|
| City | Sierra City |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 5,749 ft |
| Latitude | 39.613559 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.602378 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06091 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 69.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.55 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 101 (46.1%) |
| Associates | 39 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59 (26.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,875 ≈ Avg ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $377,000 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 434 |
| Vacant Units | 288 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 434 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 288 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.55 |
ZIP code 96125 is located in Sierra City, California, within Sierra County. With a population of 226, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 69.9 years. Economically, 96125 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,875 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96125 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $377,000 is above the national average. Median home values have increased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 96125 is primarily White (93.36%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has declined by 31% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 32% — 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 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 96125 in Sierra City, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 226 residents, a median household income of $76,875, and a median home value of $377,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.