Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,206 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 48,588 (17.1%) |
| Some College | 28,510 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 47,404 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 33,695 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 122,124 (43.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,166 ▲ 54% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $668,718 ▲ 140% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,031/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 173,609 |
| Vacant Units | 16,898 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Placer County is located in California and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 415,434 residents. With a median age of 42.82, it is a middle-aged county.
Placer County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $117,166 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Placer County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $668,718 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,031. Homeownership rates are high at 74.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Placer County are majority White (67.41%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Placer County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95701 | Alta | 1,077 | $96,750 | $512,000 | — | 6.6% | 42.8% |
| 95703 | Applegate | 2,099 | $98,734 | $644,300 | $1,327 | 3.2% | 42.2% |
| 95602 | Auburn | 19,248 | $102,063 | $646,900 | $1,730 | 2.5% | 48.2% |
| 95603 | Auburn | 28,195 | $80,851 | $613,900 | $1,451 | 3.6% | 47.2% |
| 96140 | Carnelian Bay | 1,099 | $185,104 | $870,500 | $2,250 | 2.4% | 73.5% |
| 95713 | Colfax | 10,471 | $91,329 | $480,200 | $1,520 | 5.9% | 43.8% |
| 95714 | Dutch Flat | 383 | $79,375 | $472,000 | $1,125 | 10.6% | 44.6% |
| 95715 | Emigrant Gap | 85 | $158,819 | $373,800 | — | 0.0% | 46.4% |
| 95631 | Foresthill | 6,934 | $103,947 | $507,400 | $1,734 | 5.6% | 33.2% |
| 95746 | Granite Bay | 22,549 | $182,321 | $1,057,600 | $2,830 | 4.3% | 68.3% |
| 96141 | Homewood | 621 | $121,875 | $1,060,300 | $2,278 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| 96143 | Kings Beach | 2,852 | $65,841 | $714,500 | $1,232 | 0.0% | 44.2% |
| 95648 | Lincoln | 56,597 | $108,200 | $635,200 | $2,054 | 3.9% | 51.1% |
| 95650 | Loomis | 13,314 | $137,263 | $783,300 | $1,826 | 6.1% | 60.2% |
| 95722 | Meadow Vista | 4,439 | $101,023 | $671,800 | $1,500 | 2.3% | 55.1% |
| 95658 | Newcastle | 6,197 | $128,472 | $814,300 | $1,529 | 3.1% | 57.0% |
| 96146 | Olympic Valley | 1,120 | $114,145 | $1,546,600 | $2,612 | 7.6% | 59.3% |
| 95663 | Penryn | 3,126 | $157,820 | $963,000 | $1,413 | 2.4% | 58.4% |
| 95677 | Rocklin | 28,873 | $104,985 | $630,300 | $2,081 | 3.9% | 54.7% |
| 95765 | Rocklin | 43,225 | $130,691 | $699,800 | $2,270 | 5.3% | 64.0% |
| 95661 | Roseville | 32,599 | $103,745 | $667,500 | $1,930 | 5.5% | 54.8% |
| 95678 | Roseville | 45,744 | $104,704 | $534,700 | $2,118 | 6.5% | 51.8% |
| 95747 | Roseville | 78,987 | $133,595 | $653,400 | $2,184 | 3.5% | 58.5% |
| 95681 | Sheridan | 1,525 | $80,000 | $463,000 | — | 8.7% | 41.6% |
| 96145 | Tahoe City | 3,291 | $121,875 | $980,500 | $1,768 | 2.6% | 69.5% |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista | 462 | $82,692 | $712,700 | — | 0.0% | 48.2% |