South Lake Tahoe, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96150
El Dorado County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,792
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,517
- Median income Above-median income area
- $707,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Lake Tahoe pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96150 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 318.5 in 2023 to 325.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96150 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, with 29,792 residents across 320.0 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96150 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,517 (9% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,865. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $707,500 (8% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,667; 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in El Dorado County, so 96150 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 96150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96150.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
195 establishments
- Construction
Construction
163 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
91 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 96150, South Lake Tahoe, 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
29,792
Population
320.0
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96150?
42.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
16.0%
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?
$92,517
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$60,865
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96150 ranks among California ZIPs
South Lake Tahoe, 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)
$92,517 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
23,739housing units
23,739
Total Housing Units
12,864
Occupied Units
10,875
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$707,500
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,667
Median Rent
1974
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96150 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 230 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 274 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 318 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 319 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 325 |
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 1,037 business establishments in ZIP 96150, employing approximately 10,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $495,858,000.
1,037
Businesses
10,894
Employees
$495.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 195 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 163 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 91 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 86 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.8% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 96150 vs 95721 →
ZIP 96150 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96150
South Lake Tahoe (96150)
29,792 residents
- 89449 2,994
Stateline (89449)
2,994 residents
- 89448 1,695
Zephyr Cove (89448)
1,695 residents
- 96142 1,037
Tahoma (96142)
1,037 residents
- 95735 68
Twin Bridges (95735)
68 residents
- 95721 37
Echo Lake (95721)
37 residents
- 96155 8
South Lake Tahoe (96155)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96150 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 89448
Zephyr Cove (89448)
$137,586 median income
- 95735
Twin Bridges (95735)
$111,125 median income
- 96142
Tahoma (96142)
$95,341 median income
- 96150
South Lake Tahoe (96150)
$92,517 median income
- 89449
Stateline (89449)
$83,988 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96150 ranks #4 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 96150, 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 (29,792 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 96150 in?
ZIP code 96150 (South Lake Tahoe) is located in El Dorado County, California. El Dorado County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/el-dorado-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96150?
ZIP code 96150 in South Lake Tahoe, CA has a population of 29,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96150?
The median household income in ZIP 96150 is $92,517, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96150?
The median home value in ZIP 96150 is $707,500, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96150 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96150?
ZIP code 96150 has 1,037 business establishments employing approximately 10,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96150 are: Accommodation and food services (195), Construction (163), Retail trade (149). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96150?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96150 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 96150?
In ZIP code 96150, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96150 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96150?
In ZIP code 96150, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96150 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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