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Pollock Pines, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95726

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

8,842
46/sq mi
$91,128
Median income
$424,200
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pollock Pines pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95726 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.6 square miles in Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, California. The area is home to 8,842 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 95726 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95726 sits at $91,128 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $46,724. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $424,200 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 95726 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 95726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95726.

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 95726, Pollock Pines, 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

8,842

Population

192.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95726?

44.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$91,128

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$46,724

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95726 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,128 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,567

Total Housing Units

3,611

Occupied Units

956

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$424,200

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,292

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95726 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 194
2021 +16.6% 227
2022 +12.7% 255
2023 -4.7% 244
2024 -0.1% 243

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 105 business establishments in ZIP 95726, employing approximately 537 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,528,000.

105

Businesses

537

Employees

$20.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 30 28.6%
Retail trade 17 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 14 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.7%
Finance and insurance 3 2.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.9%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95726 in? ▼
ZIP code 95726 (Pollock Pines) is located in El Dorado County, California. El Dorado County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-dorado-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95726? ▼
ZIP code 95726 in Pollock Pines, CA has a population of 8,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95726? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95726 is $91,128, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95726? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95726 is $424,200, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95726? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95726 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95726? ▼
ZIP code 95726 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 537 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95726? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95726 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95726? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95726 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95726? ▼
In ZIP code 95726, 45.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95726? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95726 is 34.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95726? ▼
In ZIP code 95726, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95726? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95726 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pollock Pines, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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