County

Sierra County, CA

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  California

👥2,521Population
💰$54,986Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂0.7Median Age
🏠$379,599Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 194% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 4.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic13.7%
Black4.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age0.7 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.10
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 194% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (2%)
HS Graduate675 (35.9%)
Some College171 (9.1%)
Associates413 (22%)
Bachelors103 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree480 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College9.1%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,986 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$379,598 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,901
Vacant Units794

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Sierra County, CA

Sierra County is located in California and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,521 residents. With a median age of 0.74, it is a young county.

Sierra County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,985 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 14.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Sierra County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $379,598 — above the national average. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sierra County are primarily White (87.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Sierra County, CA is a working-class area in California. The 7 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 Sierra County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
95936 Downieville 191 $111,643 — — 0.0% 24.3%
96118 Loyalton 1,492 $44,417 $262,800 — 24.3% 28.5%
96125 Sierra City 226 $76,875 $377,000 — 0.0% 36.1%

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