Sierra City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96125

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

258
1/sq mi
$95,554
Median income
$378,200
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sierra City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.0 square miles in Sierra City, Sierra County, California. The area is home to 258 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 96125 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96125 sits at $95,554 (6% below the California average), while per-capita income is $57,890. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $378,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sierra County, so you can benchmark 96125 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 →

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 96125, Sierra City, 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

258

Population

258.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96125?

72.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$95,554

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$57,890

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96125 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,554 Top 22% higher than 78% 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

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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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

331

Total Housing Units

163

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

1.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$378,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 96125, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,735,000.

12

Businesses

20

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 50.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
96106 Clio, CA 479 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96125 in?
ZIP code 96125 (Sierra City) is located in Sierra County, California. Sierra County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sierra-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96125?
ZIP code 96125 in Sierra City, CA has a population of 258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96125?
The median household income in ZIP 96125 is $95,554, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96125?
The median home value in ZIP 96125 is $378,200, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96125?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96125 is White at 94.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96125?
ZIP code 96125 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96125?
In ZIP code 96125, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96125?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96125 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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