Kings Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96143
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,414
- 310/sq mi High-density area
- $69,922
- Median income Near-median income area
- $795,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kings Beach pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 310
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96143 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96143 covers 14.3 square miles in Kings Beach, Placer County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,414 residents on file, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96143 reports a modest median household income of $69,922 (31% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,654. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $795,300 (3% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,250; 66.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 96143 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 96143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kings Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96143.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 96143, Kings Beach, 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
4,414
Population
14.3
Area (sq mi)
310
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96143?
44.6
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
30.3%
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?
$69,922
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$44,654
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96143 ranks among California ZIPs
Kings Beach, 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)
$69,922 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,792housing units
2,792
Total Housing Units
1,318
Occupied Units
1,474
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$795,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,250
Median Rent
1973
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
+22.4%
YoY Change (2021)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96143 have increased 22.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +12.0% | 217 |
| 2018 | +11.5% | 242 |
| 2019 | -4.5% | 231 |
| 2020 | +11.9% | 258 |
| 2021 | +22.4% | 316 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 96143, employing approximately 646 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,977,000.
116
Businesses
646
Employees
$36.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 27.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 15.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.3% |
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 96143 vs 96148 →
ZIP 96143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89511
Reno (89511)
25,011 residents
- 89451 8,930
Incline Village (89451)
8,930 residents
- 96143 4,414
Kings Beach (96143)
4,414 residents
- 96140 1,170
Carnelian Bay (96140)
1,170 residents
- 96148 788
Tahoe Vista (96148)
788 residents
- 89450 86
Incline Village (89450)
86 residents
- 95604 75
Auburn (95604)
75 residents
- 89402 71
Crystal Bay (89402)
71 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96143 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96143 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
- 89451
Incline Village (89451)
$166,509 median income
- 89511
Reno (89511)
$124,130 median income
- 96148
Tahoe Vista (96148)
$103,750 median income
- 96143 $69,922
Kings Beach (96143)
$69,922 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96143 ranks #5 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 96143, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,414 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 96143 in?
ZIP code 96143 (Kings Beach) 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 96143?
ZIP code 96143 in Kings Beach, CA has a population of 4,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96143?
The median household income in ZIP 96143 is $69,922, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96143?
The median home value in ZIP 96143 is $795,300, which is 186% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96143 is White at 59.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96143?
ZIP code 96143 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96143 are: Construction (32), Accommodation and food services (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96143 increased by 22.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 96143?
In ZIP code 96143, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% 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 96143?
In ZIP code 96143, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96143 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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