| ZIP Code | 96150 |
|---|---|
| City | South Lake Tahoe |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 6,548 ft |
| Latitude | 38.87332 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.068481 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 181 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,409 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 1,972 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 3,691 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,965 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,426 (40.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,738 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $649,100 ▲ 133% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,497/mo ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,472 |
| Vacant Units | 10,794 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,472 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10,794 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 96150 is located in South Lake Tahoe, California, within El Dorado County. With a population of 29,527, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 96150 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,738 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96150 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $649,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,497 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.1%) and renters (41.9%). Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 96150 is majority White (63.93%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96150 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 96150 in South Lake Tahoe, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 29,527 residents, a median household income of $83,738, and a median home value of $649,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.