96150 ZIP Code — South Lake Tahoe, CA
El Dorado County, California
ZIP code 96150 is located in South Lake Tahoe, California, within El Dorado County. It covers approximately 163.18 square miles and serves a population of 29,457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
About ZIP code 96150
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $595,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
The gap between median ($76,980) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,457
population
163.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96150 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96150
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe | Acceptable |
| South Lake Tahoe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95735 Twin Bridges (7.1 mi)
89460 Gardnerville (11.9 mi)
95720 Kyburz (11.9 mi)
89413 Glenbrook (12.4 mi)
96120 Markleeville (16.4 mi)
89705 Carson City (17.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,457 |
| Population density | 181 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 163.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8851 |
| Longitude | -120.0424 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 27.3% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 14.1% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
29,457
Population
181
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$76,980
Median household income
$51,115
Per capita income
$595,300
Median home value
$1,340
Median monthly rent
55.9%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
17,722
Housing units
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
675
Under 5
639
644
5–9
610
745
10–14
705
760
15–19
719
920
20–24
871
2,431
25–34
2,302
2,348
35–44
2,223
1,705
45–54
1,615
941
55–59
891
1,331
60–64
1,261
1,919
65–74
1,818
515
75–84
488
196
85+
185
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,779 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 24,678 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,121 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.7%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
8.5%
Other race
7%
Asian
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,244 | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,882 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,832 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 2,337 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,616 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 240 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.8% | 27.3% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.7% | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.8% | 14.1% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
13.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.1% |
| Median income | $76,980 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
3.7%
$300k–$500k
29.8%
$500k–$1M
47.2%
$1M+
14.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $595,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,340 |
| Owner occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter occupied | 44.1% |
| Vacant | 46.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 32.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.8% |
| Electricity | 10.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,338 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,162 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,019 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,923 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,919 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,845 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 34.6% |
| Married | 43.3% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
20.7%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 312 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 156 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,252 | 40.8% |
| High school | 1,067 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,739 | 31.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
28.5%
Education & healthcare
16.6%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
9.8%
Construction
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 26.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
18.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,006 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 and over | 25.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,143 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 2,670 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,960 | 7.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 561 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,245 | 82.3% |
| Born in same state | 23,726 | 80.5% |
| Born in different state | 15,902 | 54.0% |
| Foreign born | 519 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,212 | 17.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,751 | 52.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,637 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 3,120 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 848 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 497 | 1.7% |
| English | 298 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 227 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 121 | 0.4% |
| German | 97 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96150
What city is ZIP code 96150 in?
ZIP code 96150 is primarily assigned to South Lake Tahoe, California.
What county is ZIP code 96150 in?
ZIP code 96150 falls within El Dorado County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96150?
The median home value in ZIP code 96150 is $595,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 96150?
ZIP code 96150 has an estimated population of 29,457 residents, with a density of 181 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96150?
The median household income in ZIP code 96150 is $76,980, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 96150 in?
ZIP code 96150 observes the PST timezone.