96148 ZIP Code — Tahoe Vista, CA

Placer County, California

ZIP code 96148 is located in Tahoe Vista, California, within Placer County. It covers approximately 2.09 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96148

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 $661,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,786. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 96148 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

630

population

2.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96148

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City	Status
Tahoe Vista	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	630
Population density	301 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	2.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2465
Longitude	-120.0573
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	15.9%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.6%	15.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

630

Population

301

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$96,786

Median household income

$51,839

Per capita income

$661,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

900

Housing units

41.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	11.0%
18 and over	561	89.0%
65 and over	155	24.6%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.9%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Other race 14.8%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	491	64.9%
Hispanic or Latino	126	16.7%
Other race	112	14.8%
Two or more races	27	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.9%	26.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.6%	15.3%	13.3%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 19.6%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	26.6%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	19.6%
Median income	$96,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 36.1%

$1M+ 31.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$661,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	69.0%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	30.3%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	10.5%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.8%
Electricity	18.5%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	160	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	45	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	66	23.1%
Households with children under 18	58	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	42.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	21.1%
Married	74.8%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	5.5%	7.7%
Divorced	6.3%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 14.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	24.0%
Elementary school	38	76.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.4%

Construction 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Other services 4.4%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	39.7%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	2.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	20.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	25.5%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.9%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.9%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	611	97.0%
Spanish	152	24.9%
Other Indo-European	152	24.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	502	79.7%
Born in same state	502	79.7%
Born in different state	289	45.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	128	20.3%
Not a US citizen	62	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	24.9%
Italian	60	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	4.4%
Arab	13	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96148

What city is ZIP code 96148 in?

ZIP code 96148 is primarily assigned to Tahoe Vista, California.

What county is ZIP code 96148 in?

ZIP code 96148 falls within Placer County, California.

Is ZIP code 96148 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 96148 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 96148?

Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 96148 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 96148 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 96148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96148?

The median home value in ZIP code 96148 is $661,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 96148 in?

ZIP code 96148 observes the PST timezone.