City

Garden Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  El Dorado County  ·  California

👥2,653Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$432,700Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 16.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian2.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.5%)
HS Graduate535 (26.3%)
Some College377 (18.5%)
Associates470 (23.1%)
Bachelors302 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree341 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$432,700 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,174/mo
Total Housing Units1,225
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Garden Valley, CA

Garden Valley is a city in California, located in El Dorado County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,653 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Garden Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Garden Valley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $432,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,174 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garden Valley is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.16%).

Garden Valley, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Garden Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95633 2,653 $82,500 $432,700 $2,174 4.2% 31.6% 91.0%