96140 ZIP Code, Carnelian Bay, CA
96140 is a ZIP code in Carnelian Bay, California in Placer County. It covers 10 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 95604, 96148 and 96143. 1,171 people live here in 500 households. With about 113 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $181,875, well above the California median of $99,122; the median age is 45.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Carnelian Bay, CA
- County: Placer County
- Land area: 10 sq mi
- Population: 1,171
- Median household income: $181,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,171 |
| Households | 500 |
| Median household income | $181,875 |
| Income per person | $101,805 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Homeowners | 86.2% |
| Median home value | $932,200 |
| Median rent | $1,397 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Broadband internet | 91.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 25.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 6.2% |
| $50–75K | 2.6% |
| $75–100K | 25.8% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 49.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.8% |
| 10–19 | 16.5% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.9% |
| 35–44 | 18.7% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 9.3% |
| 65–74 | 19.6% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.3% |
| Owned outright | 6.7% |
| Rented | 3.9% |
| Vacant | 70.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.3% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.7% |
| 20+ units | 1.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 96140
58 business establishments with 287 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 19
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 95604 — Carnelian Bay CDP, CA (1.4 mi)
- 96148 — Tahoe Vista CDP, CA (2.4 mi)
- 96143 — Kings Beach CDP, CA (4.2 mi)
- 96145 — Sunnyside-Tahoe City CDP, CA (4.6 mi)
- 89402 — Crystal Bay CDP, NV (5 mi)
- 96146 (8 mi)
- 89450 — Incline Village CDP, NV (8.5 mi)
- 89451 — Incline Village CDP, NV (8.5 mi)
Areas that include 96140
- Cedar Flat, CA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Carnelian Bay, CA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Placer County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 23: highest median household income in Placer County
- No. 6 of 23: highest median home value in Placer County
- No. 7 of 23: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Placer County
- No. 1 of 23: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Placer County
Mail every home in 96140
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96140, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96140 in?
- 96140 is a Carnelian Bay, CA mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Carnelian Bay and 8% lies inside Cedar Flat; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96140 in?
- 96140 is in Placer County.
- What is the population of 96140?
- About 1,171 people (±397), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,115.
- What is the median household income in 96140?
- $181,875 (±$120,419), compared with $99,122 for California as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96140?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96140 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96140?
- The closest, measured center to center: 95604 (1.4 mi, Carnelian Bay), 96148 (2.4 mi, Tahoe Vista), 96143 (4.2 mi, Kings Beach), 96145 (4.6 mi, Sunnyside-Tahoe City), 89402 (5 mi, Crystal Bay) and 96146 (8 mi).
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