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 Moderate-density area
- $160,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,455,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $111,448. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,455,100 (88% above the average California ZIP), while 75.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 96146 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 96146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olympic Valley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96146.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 96146?
50.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$160,833
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$111,448
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96146 ranks among California ZIPs
Olympic Valley, 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)
$160,833 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
2,238housing units
2,238
Total Housing Units
546
Occupied Units
1,692
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,455,100
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 96161
Truckee (96161)
18,451 residents
- 96145 3,161
Tahoe City (96145)
3,161 residents
- 96146 1,366
Olympic Valley (96146)
1,366 residents
- 96140 1,170
Carnelian Bay (96140)
1,170 residents
- 96141 744
Homewood (96141)
744 residents
- 95724 27
Norden (95724)
27 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96146 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96146 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
- 96161
Truckee (96161)
$131,702 median income
- 96141
Homewood (96141)
$125,662 median income
- 96145
Tahoe City (96145)
$112,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96146, 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 (1,366 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 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.
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