| ZIP Code | 96148 |
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| City | Tahoe Vista |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 6,473 ft |
| Latitude | 39.249777 |
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| Longitude | -120.05759 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06061 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs ↑ 103% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 35 (9.6%) |
| Some College | 77 (21.2%) |
| Associates | 76 (20.9%) |
| Bachelors | 18 (5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 157 (43.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,692 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $712,700 ▲ 156% above avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 858 |
| Vacant Units | 636 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 858 |
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| Vacant | 636 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 96148 is located in Tahoe Vista, California, within Placer County. With a population of 462, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.6 years. Economically, 96148 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,692 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96148 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $712,700 is more than double the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 96148 is majority White (65.58%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 96148 in Tahoe Vista, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 462 residents, a median household income of $82,692, and a median home value of $712,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.