96161 ZIP Code, Truckee, CA
96161 is a ZIP code in Truckee, California — mostly in Nevada County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Placer County. It covers 263 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96146, 95728 and 96140. 19,634 people live here in 7,929 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $131,702, above the California median of $99,122.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Truckee, CA
- County: Nevada County
- Land area: 263 sq mi
- Population: 19,634
- Median household income: $131,702
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,634 |
| Households | 7,929 |
| Median household income | $131,702 |
| Income per person | $83,133 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Homeowners | 75.9% |
| Median home value | $991,400 |
| Median rent | $1,987 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Broadband internet | 95.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.8% |
| $35–50K | 3.3% |
| $50–75K | 8.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.8% |
| $100–150K | 15.7% |
| $150–200K | 13.4% |
| $200K+ | 32.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.8% |
| 10–19 | 11.1% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 15.7% |
| 45–54 | 16.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 22.9% |
| Owned outright | 9.3% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 57.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.6% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 8.0% |
| 5–19 units | 5.7% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 1.7% |
Businesses in 96161
1,096 business establishments with 9,371 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 248
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 172
- Retail Trade: 119
- Accommodation and Food Services: 87
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 82
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 78
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 75
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 71
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96146 (9.2 mi)
- 95728 — Soda Springs CDP, CA (10.1 mi)
- 96140 — Carnelian Bay CDP, CA (10.5 mi)
- 95604 — Carnelian Bay CDP, CA (11.1 mi)
- 96148 — Tahoe Vista CDP, CA (11.2 mi)
- 96111 — Floriston CDP, CA (12 mi)
- 96143 — Kings Beach CDP, CA (12.2 mi)
- 96145 — Sunnyside-Tahoe City CDP, CA (12.2 mi)
Areas that include 96161
- Truckee, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kingvale, CA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Nevada County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Placer County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest median household income in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median home value in Nevada County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of households with children in Nevada County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Nevada County
- No. 2 of 8: lowest median age in Nevada County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Nevada County
Mail every home in 96161
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96161, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96161 in?
- 96161 is a Truckee, CA mailing address. By land area, 12% lies inside Truckee; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96161 in?
- 96161 is mostly in Nevada County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Placer County.
- What is the population of 96161?
- About 19,634 people (±433), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,651.
- What is the median household income in 96161?
- $131,702 (±$18,746), 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 96161?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96161 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96161?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96146 (9.2 mi), 95728 (10.1 mi, Soda Springs), 96140 (10.5 mi, Carnelian Bay), 95604 (11.1 mi, Carnelian Bay), 96148 (11.2 mi, Tahoe Vista) and 96111 (12 mi, Floriston).
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