City

Truckee, CA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Nevada County  ·  California

👥19,231Population
💰$128,535Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$922,000Median Home Value▲ 231% above avg
🎓70.8%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.3%
Asian2.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads70.8% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma44 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,422 (10.7%)
Some College1,014 (7.6%)
Associates1,416 (10.6%)
Bachelors1,257 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree8,168 (61.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 10.7%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 61.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad10.7%
Some College7.6%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate61.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,535 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$922,000 ▲ 231% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,104/mo
Total Housing Units18,558
Vacant Units10,903

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Truckee, CA

Truckee is a city in California, located in Nevada County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,231 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Truckee is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,535 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Truckee is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $922,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,104 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Truckee is highly educated. 70.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.66%).

Truckee, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Truckee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96161 19,231 $128,535 $922,000 $2,104 5.3% 70.8% 78.6%

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