City

Somerset, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  El Dorado County  ·  California

👥2,637Population
💰$78,163Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂59.6Median Age
🏠$517,800Median Home Value▲ 86% above avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic16.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.7%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate674 (33%)
Some College304 (14.9%)
Associates375 (18.3%)
Bachelors118 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree573 (28%)

Education

HS Grad: 33%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 28%Edu
HS Grad33.0%
Some College14.9%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,163 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$517,800 ▲ 86% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,215/mo
Total Housing Units1,576
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Somerset, CA

Somerset is a city in California, located in El Dorado County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,637 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.6 years.

Economically, Somerset is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,163 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Somerset is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $517,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,215 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Somerset is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Somerset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95684 2,637 $78,163 $517,800 $1,215 4.7% 33.8% 79.5%