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 Moderate-density area
- $783,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kirkwood, Alpine County, California, home to just 158 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 95646, but per-capita income is $63,863. The poverty rate is 29.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $783,300 (1% above the average California ZIP); 73.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Alpine County, so 95646 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95646
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kirkwood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95646.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 95646?
53.3
Median Age
76.6%
Male
23.4%
Female
27.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
715housing units
715
Total Housing Units
60
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$783,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 95646
Kirkwood (95646)
158 residents
- 95735
Twin Bridges (95735)
68 residents
- 95721 37
Echo Lake (95721)
37 residents
- 96155 8
South Lake Tahoe (96155)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95646 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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