City

Tahoe City, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Placer County  ·  California

👥3,291Population
💰$121,875Median HH Income▲ 60% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$980,500Median Home Value▲ 252% above avg
🎓69.5%College Grads▲ 79% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.8%Asian: 3.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.8%
Asian3.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads69.5% ▲ 79% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate257 (10.3%)
Some College90 (3.6%)
Associates413 (16.6%)
Bachelors191 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,540 (61.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.3%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 61.8%Edu
HS Grad10.3%
Some College3.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate61.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,875 ▲ 60% above avg
Median Home Value$980,500 ▲ 252% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,768/mo
Total Housing Units4,915
Vacant Units3,543

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Tahoe City, CA

Tahoe City is a city in California, located in Placer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,291 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Tahoe City is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,875 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tahoe City is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $980,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,768 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tahoe City is highly educated. 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tahoe City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96145 3,291 $121,875 $980,500 $1,768 2.6% 69.5% 76.8%