County

Alpine County, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  California

👥1,679Population
💰$111,653Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$502,313Median Home Value▲ 80% above avg
🎓52.9%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.1%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White58.1%
Hispanic14.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.39
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads52.9% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate201 (18.5%)
Some College148 (13.6%)
Associates171 (15.8%)
Bachelors119 (11%)
Graduate Degree444 (40.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,653 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$502,313 ▲ 80% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,279
Vacant Units806

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Alpine County, CA

Alpine County is located in California and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,679 residents. With a median age of 41.62, it is a middle-aged county.

Alpine County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $111,653 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Alpine County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $502,313 — significantly above the national average. Homeownership rates are high at 83.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Alpine County are majority White (58.07%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Alpine County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Alpine County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
95646 Kirkwood 406 $145,341 $568,200 — 0.0% 84.3%
96120 Markleeville 1,273 $100,909 $481,300 — 2.8% 42.9%

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