PlainZIP

Olympic Valley, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96146

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

1,366
25/sq mi
$160,833
Median income
$1,455,100
Median home value
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Olympic Valley pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96146 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Olympic Valley, Placer County, California, home to just 1,366 residents across 54.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 96146 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,833 (58% above the California average), while per-capita income is $111,448. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $1,455,100 (88% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 96146, plus 6 more within Placer County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 96146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olympic Valley, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96146.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96146, Olympic Valley, 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

1,366

Population

54.2

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96146?

50.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$160,833

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$111,448

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96146 ranks nationally

Olympic Valley, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$160,833 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,238

Total Housing Units

546

Occupied Units

1,692

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$1,455,100

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

1981

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2021)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96146 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 -3.6% 164
2018 +11.2% 183
2019 +3.3% 189
2020 +6.5% 201
2021 +7.0% 216

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 96146, employing approximately 4,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,246,000.

91

Businesses

4,049

Employees

$116.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 19 20.9%
Retail trade 15 16.5%
Construction 11 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.5%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%

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 96146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96146 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 96146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 96146 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96145 Tahoe City, CA 3,161 4.5 mi
96161 Truckee, CA 18,451 7.8 mi
96140 Carnelian Bay, CA 1,170 7.8 mi
96141 Homewood, CA 744 9.0 mi
95724 Norden, CA 27 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Placer County

95747 standard
Roseville, CA
Pop: 51,870
95648 standard
Lincoln, CA
Pop: 47,354
95678 standard
Roseville, CA
Pop: 41,192
95765 standard
Rocklin, CA
Pop: 33,974
95661 standard
Roseville, CA
Pop: 29,791
95603 standard
Auburn, CA
Pop: 27,844

Related Areas

Placer County Olympic Valley, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96146 in? ▼
ZIP code 96146 (Olympic Valley) 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 96146? ▼
ZIP code 96146 in Olympic Valley, CA has a population of 1,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96146 is $160,833, which is 111% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96146 is $1,455,100, which is 423% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96146 is White at 89.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96146? ▼
ZIP code 96146 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 4,049 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96146 are: Accommodation and food services (19), Retail trade (15), Construction (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96146 increased by 7.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 96146? ▼
In ZIP code 96146, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.9% 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 96146? ▼
In ZIP code 96146, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96146 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.