| ZIP Code | 96161 |
|---|---|
| City | Truckee |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 6,042 ft |
| Latitude | 39.347714 |
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| Longitude | -120.22471 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.8% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 44 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,422 (10.7%) |
| Some College | 1,014 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 1,416 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,257 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,168 (61.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $128,535 ▲ 68% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $922,000 ▲ 231% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,104/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,558 |
| Vacant Units | 10,903 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,558 |
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| Vacant | 10,903 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 96161 is located in Truckee, California, within Nevada County. With a population of 19,231, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 96161 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $128,535 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96161 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $922,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,104 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 96161 is primarily White (80.66%). Residents are highly educated — 70.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96161 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 96161 in Truckee, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,231 residents, a median household income of $128,535, and a median home value of $922,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.