Markleeville, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96120
Alpine County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 957
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $100,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $603,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Markleeville pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96120 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96120 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Markleeville, Alpine County, California, home to just 957 residents across 531.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,417 (1% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,982. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $603,100 (22% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,200; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Alpine County, so 96120 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 96120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markleeville, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96120.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 96120, Markleeville, 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
957
Population
531.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96120?
39.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.6%
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?
$100,417
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$47,982
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96120 ranks among California ZIPs
Markleeville, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,417 Top 44% higher than 56% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
535housing units
535
Total Housing Units
345
Occupied Units
190
Vacant Units
3.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$603,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,200
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 96120, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,836,000.
25
Businesses
108
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 24.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 24.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96120 vs 89460 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89460 | Gardnerville, NV | 13,236 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96120, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96120 in?
ZIP code 96120 (Markleeville) 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 96120?
ZIP code 96120 in Markleeville, CA has a population of 957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96120?
The median household income in ZIP 96120 is $100,417, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96120?
The median home value in ZIP 96120 is $603,100, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96120?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96120 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96120?
ZIP code 96120 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96120?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96120 are: Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96120?
In ZIP code 96120, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% 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 96120?
In ZIP code 96120, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96120?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96120 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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