Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.6% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,196 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,027 (20.6%) |
| Some College | 14,629 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 23,732 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 15,372 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 53,001 (39%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,388 ▲ 49% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $646,616 ▲ 132% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,809/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 94,451 |
| Vacant Units | 18,718 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
El Dorado County is located in California and encompasses 30 ZIP codes spanning 23 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 192,322 residents. With a median age of 46.52, it is a mature county.
El Dorado County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $113,388 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is near the national average.
Housing in El Dorado County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $646,616 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,809. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of El Dorado County are primarily White (74.13%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
El Dorado County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 30 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95709 | Camino | 5,844 | $79,196 | $584,600 | $1,491 | 4.0% | 43.7% |
| 95614 | Cool | 4,504 | $129,199 | $489,800 | $2,665 | 4.3% | 48.7% |
| 95619 | Diamond Springs | 6,362 | $74,504 | $348,800 | $1,678 | 3.7% | 41.2% |
| 95623 | El Dorado | 4,725 | $106,190 | $570,800 | $1,387 | 7.9% | 33.5% |
| 95762 | El Dorado Hills | 47,262 | $165,979 | $881,500 | $2,479 | 4.3% | 68.1% |
| 95633 | Garden Valley | 2,653 | $82,500 | $432,700 | $2,174 | 4.2% | 31.6% |
| 95634 | Georgetown | 3,792 | $67,900 | $332,100 | $1,527 | 6.4% | 33.7% |
| 95635 | Greenwood | 1,424 | $81,136 | $475,600 | — | 0.0% | 28.4% |
| 95636 | Grizzly Flats | 1,387 | $89,705 | $369,100 | — | 0.0% | 49.5% |
| 95664 | Pilot Hill | 1,261 | $97,946 | $387,700 | $1,487 | 13.7% | 48.9% |
| 95667 | Placerville | 36,286 | $90,499 | $527,900 | $1,408 | 5.4% | 41.3% |
| 95726 | Pollock Pines | 8,229 | $95,125 | $401,200 | $1,099 | 6.4% | 38.7% |
| 95672 | Rescue | 5,630 | $145,769 | $707,600 | $2,160 | 4.9% | 55.7% |
| 95682 | Shingle Springs | 29,249 | $115,621 | $682,100 | $1,771 | 5.2% | 50.4% |
| 95684 | Somerset | 2,637 | $78,163 | $517,800 | $1,215 | 4.7% | 33.8% |
| 96150 | South Lake Tahoe | 29,527 | $83,738 | $649,100 | $1,497 | 4.5% | 50.3% |
| 96142 | Tahoma | 821 | $87,969 | $798,700 | $1,698 | 5.1% | 48.8% |
| 95735 | Twin Bridges | 54 | $106,375 | $537,500 | — | 0.0% | 77.3% |