ZIP Code 96118 Demographics

Sierra County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 96118 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,581

↓ 45.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,099

↑ +1.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$244,800

↓ 15.4% vs county

Median Age

56.0 yrs

↓ +2.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.1%

↑ 81.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 96118 compares to Sierra County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 96118 $62k Sierra $61k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 96118 $245k Sierra $289k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,056

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 96118 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$244,800
Down Payment (20%)$48,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,554P&I: $1238 | Tax: $245 | Ins: $71
Rent (Local Median)
$1,056
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $498/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 96118, sorted by distance.

89439 14.2 mi away washoe county 96111 15.1 mi away sierra county 89523 18.6 mi away washoe county 89503 21.8 mi away washoe county 89519 22.5 mi away washoe county 89501 23.5 mi away washoe county 89509 23.6 mi away washoe county 89511 24.5 mi away washoe county

About Sierra County

Sierra County is located in California and has a total population of 2,916. The county's median household income is $61,108 and median home value is $289,400. ZIP code 96118 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Sierra County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.