96161 ZIP Code
Truckee, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96161 |
| City/Town: | Truckee |
| County: | Nevada |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,146 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,433 |
| Per Capita Income: | $59,183 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,941 |
| Median Home Value: | $822,800 |
| Land Area: | 262.6 sq miles
680.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3477, -120.2247 |
Population Information (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,146 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,911 | 51.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,235 | 48.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,176 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,097 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,174 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 932 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 742 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,098 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,921 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,850 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,269 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,627 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,229 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 855 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 176 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $822,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,023 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,941 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,291 | 40.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 10,650 | 59.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,683 | 77.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,608 | 22.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,025 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 307 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 543 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,350 | 9.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,575 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 915 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,343 | 38.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,992 | 21.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96161 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,433 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $176,966 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,246 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $59,183 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,315 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,785 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 530 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,222 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,270 | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,245 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,270 | 13.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,437 | 85.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 284 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 75 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 599 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,726 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,941 | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,636 | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,685 | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 79 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 847 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96161 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 299 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 135 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 259 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 342 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 431 | 5.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 861 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 906 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,054 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 859 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,145 | 29.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96161 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,029 | 61.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 616 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 158 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 258 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,463 | 25.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96161 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 110 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 973 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 646 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 711 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 356 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 149 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 520 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,733 | 17.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,947 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,451 | 14.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 714 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 329 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,391 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,462 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,787 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,755 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96161 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,854 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,626 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,709 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 66 | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 68 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 262 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96161 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,823 | 82.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 328 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 280 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 709 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 514 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 350 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 592 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 339 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96161 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 147 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,628 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,206 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,691 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,064 | 22.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,363 | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,058 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 467 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 175 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 142 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96161 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 228 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 779 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,769 | 15.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,793 | 49.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,116 | 22.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,256 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96161 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,051 | 69.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 449 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,120 | 15.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 515 | 7.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 105 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96161 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 143 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,659 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,315 | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,174 | 29.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96161 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 18 | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 104 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 84 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 46 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 76 | 1.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 462 | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,972 | 52.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,921 | 33.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96161 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,114 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,053 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,023 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,291 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,523 | 62.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,835 | 25.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,318 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 830 | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,339 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,171 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96161 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,203 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,376 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,820 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 790 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,096 | 25.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96161 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 329 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 319 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,671 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 942 | 23.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 721 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,084 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 956 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,146 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,200 | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 68 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 487 | 40.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 645 | 53.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96161 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,913 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,079 | 10.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 835 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,006 | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 185 | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 238 | 11.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96161 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,166 | 89.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 264 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,980 | 750.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,980 | 750.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,980 | 750.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 398 | 150.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 9.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,205 | 456.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 259 | 98.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96161 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,970 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,914 | 83.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,056 | 17.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,280 | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 649 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 110 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96161 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,291 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,260 | 99.6% | 89.4% |
Truckee, CA96161