Homewood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96141
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 744
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $125,662
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,049,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Homewood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96141 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96141 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Homewood, Placer County, California, home to just 744 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96141 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,662 (24% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $87,983. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,049,100 (36% above the average California ZIP), while 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,563.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 96141 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 96141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homewood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96141.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 96141, Homewood, 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
744
Population
31.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96141?
52.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.0%
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?
$125,662
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$87,983
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96141 ranks among California ZIPs
Homewood, 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)
$125,662 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,518housing units
1,518
Total Housing Units
247
Occupied Units
1,271
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,049,100
Median Home Value
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$2,563
Median Rent
1971
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
+26.7%
YoY Change (2024)
405
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+305%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96141 have increased 26.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.9% | 193 |
| 2019 | +0.3% | 194 |
| 2020 | +7.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +26.7% | 264 |
| 2024 | – | 405 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 96141, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,434,000.
47
Businesses
443
Employees
$15.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 34.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 12.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 8.5% |
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 96141 vs 96145 →
ZIP 96141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96145
Tahoe City (96145)
3,161 residents
- 96146
Olympic Valley (96146)
1,366 residents
- 96140 1,170
Carnelian Bay (96140)
1,170 residents
- 96142 1,037
Tahoma (96142)
1,037 residents
- 96141 744
Homewood (96141)
744 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96141 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96140
Carnelian Bay (96140)
$181,875 median income
- 96146
Olympic Valley (96146)
$160,833 median income
- 96141
Homewood (96141)
$125,662 median income
- 96145
Tahoe City (96145)
$112,875 median income
- 96142
Tahoma (96142)
$95,341 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96141 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96141, 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 96141 in?
ZIP code 96141 (Homewood) is located in Placer County, California. Placer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/placer-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96141?
ZIP code 96141 in Homewood, CA has a population of 744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96141?
The median household income in ZIP 96141 is $125,662, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96141?
The median home value in ZIP 96141 is $1,049,100, which is 277% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96141 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96141?
ZIP code 96141 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96141 are: Construction (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96141 increased by 26.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 96141?
In ZIP code 96141, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.1% 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 96141?
In ZIP code 96141, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96141 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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