96143 ZIP Code — Kings Beach, CA

Placer County, California

ZIP code 96143 is located in Kings Beach, California, within Placer County. It covers approximately 9.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96143

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $654,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($50,693) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,130

population

9.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kings Beach	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,130
Population density	339 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	9.23 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	39.2693
Longitude	-120.0434
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	48.3%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	15.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,130

Population

339

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$50,693

Median household income

$33,622

Per capita income

$654,600

Median home value

$1,225

Median monthly rent

58.6%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

2,195

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

146

109

10–14

116

15–19

104

20–24

110

170

25–34

180

330

35–44

350

177

45–54

188

127

55–59

135

60–64

141

65–74

150

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	675	21.6%
18 and over	2,455	78.4%
65 and over	405	12.9%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

Other race 14.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,308	58.7%
Hispanic or Latino	799	20.3%
Other race	579	14.7%
Two or more races	220	5.6%
Asian	23	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	15.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 18.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	18.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$50,693

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 37.6%

$1M+ 28.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$654,600
Median rent / month	$1,225
Owner occupied	58.6%
Renter occupied	41.4%
Vacant	53.1%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	18.1%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.2%
Electricity	5.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	559	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	182	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	331	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	205	16.1%
Households with children under 18	381	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	22.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	32.8%
Married	48.8%	50.4%
Separated	10.5%	2.7%
Widowed	0.4%	4.4%
Divorced	8.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 15.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	10.6%
Kindergarten	14	2.0%
Elementary school	438	61.8%
High school	111	15.7%
College / grad school	71	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.0%

Construction 20.5%

Other services 12.0%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Information 4.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	30.6%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	15.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	11.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	22.9%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	17.7%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.8%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,074	98.2%
Spanish	477	15.5%
Other Indo-European	477	15.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,229	71.2%
Born in same state	2,229	71.2%
Born in different state	1,412	45.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	901	28.8%
Not a US citizen	241	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	505	16.1%
Italian	179	5.7%
Polish	84	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	32	1%
Arab	27	0.9%
English	26	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96143

What city is ZIP code 96143 in?

ZIP code 96143 is primarily assigned to Kings Beach, California.

What county is ZIP code 96143 in?

ZIP code 96143 falls within Placer County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96143?

18% of residents in ZIP code 96143 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96143?

The median home value in ZIP code 96143 is $654,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 96143?

ZIP code 96143 has an estimated population of 3,130 residents, with a density of 339 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96143?

The median household income in ZIP code 96143 is $50,693, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96143 in?

ZIP code 96143 observes the PST timezone.