96150 ZIP Code
South Lake Tahoe, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96150 |
| City/Town: | South Lake Tahoe |
| County: | El Dorado |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,457 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,980 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,178 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,205 |
| Median Home Value: | $595,300 |
| Land Area: | 163.2 sq miles
422.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.6 sq miles
14.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8733, -120.0685 |
Population Information (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,457 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,130 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,327 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,314 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,254 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,450 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,479 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,791 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,733 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,571 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,320 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,832 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,592 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,737 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,003 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 381 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $595,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,340 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,205 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,442 | 53.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 10,763 | 46.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,959 | 55.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,483 | 44.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,169 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 852 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,226 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,598 | 20.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,444 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,035 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,701 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,313 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,980 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,533 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,826 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,178 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,345 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,581 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 723 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,827 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,948 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,075 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,526 | 9.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,244 | 75.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 146 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 240 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,616 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,337 | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,832 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,882 | 13.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,036 | 23.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,643 | 19.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 90 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,294 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96150 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 572 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 363 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,128 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 814 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,313 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,810 | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,714 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,144 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 957 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,627 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96150 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,984 | 60.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,463 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 272 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 966 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 783 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,446 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96150 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 328 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,329 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 520 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,623 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 539 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 279 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,013 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,910 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,754 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,729 | 28.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 626 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 780 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,373 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,751 | 63.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,617 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,867 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96150 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,078 | 81.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,683 | 29.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,486 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 651 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 666 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,102 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96150 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,932 | 73.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 609 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 873 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,108 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,258 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 875 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 866 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 657 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96150 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 100 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 842 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,639 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,819 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,301 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 7,629 | 32.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,604 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,852 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 834 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 585 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96150 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 960 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,320 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,508 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,511 | 41.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,224 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 682 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96150 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,428 | 83.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 313 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,323 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 320 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96150 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 722 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,904 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,016 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,800 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96150 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 117 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 56 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 260 | 3.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,071 | 29.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,284 | 47.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,023 | 14.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96150 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,457 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $717 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,340 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,442 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,338 | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,799 | 14.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,019 | 24.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,923 | 23.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,919 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,845 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96150 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,182 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,634 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,711 | 43.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 290 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,351 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,235 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96150 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,526 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 312 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 156 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,252 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,067 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,739 | 31.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,637 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,006 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,240 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,441 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 119 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,020 | 58.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,302 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96150 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,351 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,954 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,717 | 43.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,097 | 53.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 478 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 140 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96150 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,245 | 82.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 519 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,212 | 1004.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,212 | 1004.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,212 | 1004.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 667 | 128.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 59 | 11.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 90 | 17.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,933 | 565.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 156 | 30.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96150 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,143 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,274 | 75.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,869 | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,952 | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 663 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,127 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 127 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96150 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,442 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,930 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
South Lake Tahoe, CA96150