96124 ZIP Code — Calpine, CA

Sierra County, California

ZIP code 96124 is located in Calpine, California, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 53.11 square miles and serves a population of 320 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $359,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $92,738.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

320

population

53.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Calpine	Acceptable
Calpine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96125 Sierra City (8.8 mi) 95910 Alleghany (18.2 mi) 96103 Blairsden Graeagle (18.2 mi) 96129 Beckwourth (18.3 mi) 96118 Loyalton (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	320
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	53.11 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.5773
Longitude	-120.5135
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

320

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$92,738

Median household income

$31,304

Per capita income

$359,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

120

Housing units

69.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	122	38.1%
18 and over	198	61.9%
65 and over	15	4.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%

Group	Count	%
White	293	91.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.6%	2.3%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 56.7%

$200k+ 18.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	56.7%
$200k+	18.3%
Median income	$92,738

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 66.7%

$500k–$1M 15.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$359,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	57.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	22.7%
2 bedrooms	48.9%
3 bedrooms	9.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	8.3%
3 or more	78.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	35.0%
Wood	41.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	35.0%
Female householder, no spouse	15	25.0%
Households with children under 18	45	75.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	25.0%
Average household size	5.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	5.1%
Married	55.4%	89.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 56.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	69.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	13.9%
Elementary school	92	75.4%
High school	13	10.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 81.6%

Public administration 8.0%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	17.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.6%
Public insurance	10.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	320	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	320	100.0%
Born in same state	320	100.0%
Born in different state	102	31.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	19.1%
Italian	33	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96124

What city is ZIP code 96124 in?

ZIP code 96124 is primarily assigned to Calpine, California.

What county is ZIP code 96124 in?

ZIP code 96124 falls within Sierra County, California.

Is ZIP code 96124 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 96124 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96124?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96124?

The median home value in ZIP code 96124 is $359,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 96124?

ZIP code 96124 has an estimated population of 320 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96124 in?

ZIP code 96124 observes the PST timezone.