Kirkwood, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95646

Alpine County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

158
16/sq mi
$783,300
Median home value
77.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kirkwood pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95646 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Kirkwood, Alpine County, California. The area is home to 158 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95646 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95646 sits at , while per-capita income is $63,863. The poverty rate stands at 29.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $783,300 (1% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Alpine County, so you can benchmark 95646 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95646.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95646, Kirkwood, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

158

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95646?

53.3

Median Age

76.6%

Male

23.4%

Female

27.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,863

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 98.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

715

Total Housing Units

60

Occupied Units

655

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$783,300

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 95646, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,136,000.

15

Businesses

150

Employees

$9.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 20.0%
Retail trade 3 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95646 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95646 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96155 South Lake Tahoe, CA 8 4.5 mi
95721 Echo Lake, CA 37 9.9 mi
95735 Twin Bridges, CA 68 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95646 in?
ZIP code 95646 (Kirkwood) is located in Alpine County, California. Alpine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alpine-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95646?
ZIP code 95646 in Kirkwood, CA has a population of 158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95646?
The median home value in ZIP 95646 is $783,300, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95646 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95646?
ZIP code 95646 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95646 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95646?
In ZIP code 95646, 98.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95646?
In ZIP code 95646, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95646 is 29.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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