City

Portola, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plumas County  ·  California

👥4,492Population
💰$52,096Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$239,000Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊17.8%Unemployment▲ 264% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79%Hispanic: 15.9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White79.0%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian1.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment17.8% ▲ 264% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate932 (29.4%)
Some College451 (14.2%)
Associates898 (28.3%)
Bachelors424 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree459 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 28.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College14.2%
Associates28.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,096 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$239,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units2,533
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Portola, CA

Portola is a city in California, located in Plumas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,492 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Portola is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,096 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Portola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $239,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Portola is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Portola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96122 4,492 $52,096 $239,000 $876 17.8% 27.8% 63.9%