ZIP Code 96126 Demographics

Sierra County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 96126 compared to county averages.

Total Population

227

↓ 92.2% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$781,300

↑ +170.0% vs county

Median Age

22.4 yrs

↑ 59.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 96126 compares to Sierra County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Sierra $61k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 96126 $781k Sierra $289k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 96126 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$781,300
Down Payment (20%)$156,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$4,960P&I: $3951 | Tax: $781 | Ins: $228
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $3,460/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 96126, sorted by distance.

96124 7.8 mi away sierra county 96125 10.2 mi away sierra county 95936 18.6 mi away sierra 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 96126 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.