City

Loyalton, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sierra County  ·  California

👥1,492Population
💰$44,417Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$262,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊24.3%Unemployment▲ 397% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic5.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment24.3% ▲ 397% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (3.2%)
HS Graduate440 (38.4%)
Some College93 (8.1%)
Associates250 (21.8%)
Bachelors65 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree261 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College8.1%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,417 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$262,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units766
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Loyalton, CA

Loyalton is a city in California, located in Sierra County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,492 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Loyalton is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,417 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Loyalton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,800, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Loyalton is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

Loyalton, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Loyalton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96118 1,492 $44,417 $262,800 24.3% 28.5% 81.9%