96142 ZIP Code, Tahoma, CA
96142 is a ZIP code in Tahoma, California in El Dorado County. It covers 16 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96141, 96150 and 89448. 725 people live here in 367 households, fewer than in most California ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $95,341, close to the California median of $99,122; the median age is 46.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tahoma, CA
- County: El Dorado County
- Land area: 16 sq mi
- Population: 725
- Median household income: $95,341
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 725 |
| Households | 367 |
| Median household income | $95,341 |
| Income per person | $60,983 |
| Median age | 46 |
| Homeowners | 67.8% |
| Median home value | $836,700 |
| Median rent | $1,745 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 13.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 10.1% |
| $25–35K | 4.9% |
| $35–50K | 7.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 18.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.9% |
| 10–19 | 7.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 23.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 18.8% |
| 55–64 | 11.5% |
| 65–74 | 15.3% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 5.1% |
| Owned outright | 6.0% |
| Rented | 5.2% |
| Vacant | 83.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.6% |
Businesses in 96142
30 business establishments with 91 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96141 — Tahoma CDP, CA (8.8 mi)
- 96150 — South Lake Tahoe city, CA (8.9 mi)
- 89448 — Round Hill Village CDP, NV (10 mi)
- 89449 — Kingsbury CDP, NV (10.8 mi)
- 89413 — Glenbrook CDP, NV (11 mi)
- 95735 (11.2 mi)
- 95721 (12.6 mi)
- 95720 (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 96142
- Tahoma, CA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- El Dorado County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96142, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96142 in?
- 96142 is a Tahoma, CA mailing address. By land area, 9% lies inside Tahoma; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96142 in?
- 96142 is in El Dorado County.
- What is the population of 96142?
- About 725 people (±143), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 973.
- What is the median household income in 96142?
- $95,341 (±$34,587), 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 96142?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96142 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96142?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96141 (8.8 mi, Tahoma), 96150 (8.9 mi, South Lake Tahoe), 89448 (10 mi, Round Hill Village), 89449 (10.8 mi, Kingsbury), 89413 (11 mi, Glenbrook) and 95735 (11.2 mi).
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