96146 ZIP Code — Olympic Valley, CA

Placer County, California

ZIP code 96146 is located in Olympic Valley, California, within Placer County. It covers approximately 40.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,147 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96146

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 $1,559,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The gap between median ($112,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

1,147

population

40.43

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olympic Valley	Acceptable
Olympic Valley	Acceptable
Olympic Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96161 Truckee (9.8 mi) 89703 Carson City (18.2 mi) 89413 Glenbrook (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,147
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	40.43 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.1934
Longitude	-120.2227
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	24.2%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	22.2%	15.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,147

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$112,500

Median household income

$69,986

Per capita income

$1,559,700

Median home value

$1,708

Median monthly rent

48.5%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,849

Housing units

46.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

209

25–34

140

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	8.5%
18 and over	1,050	91.5%
65 and over	168	14.6%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,060	86.4%
Hispanic or Latino	80	6.5%
Two or more races	44	3.6%
Other race	36	2.9%
Black or African American	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.2%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	22.2%	15.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 29.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	29.9%
Median income	$112,500

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 16.2%

$1M+ 83.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,559,700
Median rent / month	$1,708
Owner occupied	48.5%
Renter occupied	51.5%
Vacant	77.0%
Single-family detached	57.3%
Large apartment buildings	17.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	29.7%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Wood	11.8%
Solar	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	244	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	144	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	72	14.9%
Households with children under 18	72	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	23.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.2%	29.5%
Married	41.9%	60.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	3.9%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 15.3%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 33.4%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	46.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	37.8%
High school	20	16.8%
College / grad school	54	45.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.3%

Finance & real estate 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Professional & management 12.7%

Construction 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Retail trade 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	29.4%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	20.6%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	24.6%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	7.1%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.0%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	12.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	9.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.5%
Visited dentist	74.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	6.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.1%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,115	97.2%
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)	1,084	94.5%
Born in same state	1,084	94.5%
Born in different state	694	60.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	63	5.5%
Not a US citizen	30	47.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	336	29.3%
Italian	76	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	35	3.1%
English	21	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96146

What city is ZIP code 96146 in?

ZIP code 96146 is primarily assigned to Olympic Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 96146 in?

ZIP code 96146 falls within Placer County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96146?

47% 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 96146?

The median home value in ZIP code 96146 is $1,559,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96146?

The median household income in ZIP code 96146 is $112,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 96146?

ZIP code 96146 has an estimated population of 1,147 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96146 in?

ZIP code 96146 observes the PST timezone.