96125 ZIP Code — Sierra City, CA

Sierra County, California

ZIP code 96125 is located in Sierra City, California, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 92.77 square miles and serves a population of 234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96125

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $381,300.

Median household income is $74,917. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96125 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

234

population

92.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sierra City	Acceptable
Sierra City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96124 Calpine (8.8 mi) 95910 Alleghany (9.5 mi) 95922 Camptonville (15.4 mi) 96103 Blairsden Graeagle (17.4 mi) 95959 Nevada City (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	234
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	92.77 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	39.5496
Longitude	-120.6744
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.8%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

234

Population

People per sq mi

70.1

Median age

$74,917

Median household income

$54,723

Per capita income

$381,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

38.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	234	100.0%
65 and over	178	76.1%
Median age	70.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	225	96.2%
Two or more races	9	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.8%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	42.2%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

$35k–$50k 28.7%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	28.7%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$74,917

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 66.4%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$381,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	68.9%
Single-family detached	93.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	32.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	21.7%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	35.0%
Wood	48.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	13	9.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	72.0%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	75.0%	88.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.8%
Divorced	25.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.6%

Transportation & utilities 30.5%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Other services 10.5%

Construction 9.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	63.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	65.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	27.4%

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	64.5%
Public insurance	76.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	234	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)	234	100.0%
Born in same state	222	94.9%
Born in different state	151	64.5%
Foreign born	12	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	30.3%
Italian	30	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	4.7%
English	10	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96125

What city is ZIP code 96125 in?

ZIP code 96125 is primarily assigned to Sierra City, California.

What county is ZIP code 96125 in?

ZIP code 96125 falls within Sierra County, California.

Does ZIP code 96125 have an older population?

76% of residents in ZIP code 96125 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96125 have a large veteran population?

27% of civilians in ZIP code 96125 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 96125 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 96125 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96125?

The median home value in ZIP code 96125 is $381,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 96125 in?

ZIP code 96125 observes the PST timezone.