Sierra County, CA ZIP Codes
California (CA) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
3,283
population (2021)
+1.3%
pop change since 2010
06091
FIPS code
Sierra County ZIP code map
About Sierra County
Sierra County is located in California and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,283 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.3% from 3,240 in 2010.
The timezone is Alaska Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sierra County is 06091.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,283 |
| 2010 population | 3,240 |
| Change | +1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| FIPS code | 06091 |
| Timezone | Alaska |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sierra County
ZIP codes for Sierra County, CA (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95910 | Alleghany | Sierra | View map |
| 95936 | Downieville | Sierra | View map |
| 95944 | Goodyears Bar | Sierra | View map |
| 96118 | Loyalton | Sierra | View map |
| 96124 | Calpine | Sierra | View map |
| 96125 | Sierra City | Sierra | View map |
| 96126 | Sierraville | Sierra | View map |
Demographics & statistics
2,283
Population
55.8
Median age
$63,682
Median household income
$37,848
Per capita income
$276,050
Median home value
$264
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
Unemployment
1,273
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
64
5–9
55
95
10–14
83
31
15–19
27
82
20–24
71
79
25–34
69
128
35–44
110
147
45–54
127
120
55–59
103
90
60–64
78
187
65–74
161
178
75–84
153
24
85+
21
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 355 | 13.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,928 | 86.8% |
| 65 and over | 724 | 32.1% |
| Median age | 55.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,146 | 92.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 1.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
14.5%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
22.4%
$100k–$150k
10.8%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
10.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.4% |
| Median income | $63,682 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
15.5%
$300k–$500k
39.1%
$500k–$1M
6.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,050 |
| Median rent / month | $264 |
| Owner occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter occupied | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 46.3% |
| Single-family detached | 91.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.9% |
| 3 or more | 44.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 6.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.6% |
| Fuel oil | 8.3% |
| Wood | 33.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 528 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24 | 1.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 172 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 121 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 119 | 21.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 427 | 44.8% |
| Average household size | 3.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 21.5% |
| Married | 56.6% | 69.2% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 280 | 31.0% |
| High school | 58 | 5.6% |
| College / grad school | 153 | 9.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
32.1%
Agriculture & mining
28.6%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Public administration
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Other services
2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Professional & management
1.4%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Retail trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 7.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.9% |
| Government | 23.5% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.6% |
| Carpool | 1.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 6.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 37.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 16.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 153 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,283 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,274 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,262 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 1,350 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 429 | 18.8% |
| Italian | 326 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 63 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 11 | 0.5% |
| English | 10 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 4 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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