96126 ZIP Code — Sierraville, CA

Sierra County, California

ZIP code 96126 is located in Sierraville, California, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 28.73 square miles and serves a population of 227 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96126

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $781,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 50% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

65% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 96126 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

227

population

28.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sierraville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	227
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	28.73 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.5768
Longitude	-120.2190
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	45.5%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

227

Population

People per sq mi

22.4

Median age

Median household income

$16,111

Per capita income

$781,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

162

Housing units

42.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	18.1%
18 and over	186	81.9%
65 and over	54	23.8%
Median age	22.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

Other race 39.3%

White 20.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	147	39.3%
Other race	147	39.3%
White	76	20.3%
Two or more races	4	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	44.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	18.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

$15k–$25k 52.2%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 34.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	52.2%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	34.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$781,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	58.9%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	33.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	28.0%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	56.0%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	65.2%
2 vehicles	8.7%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	65.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	27	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	60.9%
Households with children under 18	6	8.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	65.2%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	64.3%
Married	100.0%	8.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.9%
Divorced	0.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 8.2%

Some college, no degree 42.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 21.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	42.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	29.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	99	70.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 99.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.6%
Service	55.0%
Sales & office	39.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	99.1%
Government	0.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.6%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	49.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	91.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	1.8%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	64.8%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	227	100.0%
Spanish	8	3.5%
Other Indo-European	8	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	175	77.1%
Born in same state	175	77.1%
Born in different state	166	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	22.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96126

What city is ZIP code 96126 in?

ZIP code 96126 is primarily assigned to Sierraville, California.

What county is ZIP code 96126 in?

ZIP code 96126 falls within Sierra County, California.

Is ZIP code 96126 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 96126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96126 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96126?

The median home value in ZIP code 96126 is $781,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 96126?

ZIP code 96126 has an estimated population of 227 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96126 in?

ZIP code 96126 observes the PST timezone.