96142 ZIP Code — Tahoma, CA

El Dorado County, California

ZIP code 96142 is located in Tahoma, California, within El Dorado County. It covers approximately 15.99 square miles and serves a population of 946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96142

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 $727,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($65,625) 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

946
population
15.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96142

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City Status
Tahoma Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 946
Population density 59 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 15.99 sq mi
Water area 25.50 sq mi
Latitude 39.0602
Longitude -120.1568
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 38.8% 30.3% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 27.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 28.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 14.1% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

946
Population
59
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$43,832
Per capita income
$727,900
Median home value
$1,627
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
2,116
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
30
Under 5
19
21
5–9
13
19
10–14
12
9
15–19
5
34
20–24
21
153
25–34
97
71
35–44
44
88
45–54
56
17
55–59
11
31
60–64
19
82
65–74
52
16
75–84
10
10
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811912.6%
18 and over82787.4%
65 and over17618.6%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or more races 3.2%
Black or African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White90792.8%
Hispanic or Latino313.2%
Two or more races313.2%
Black or African American60.6%
Asian20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.8% 30.3% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 30.6% 27.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 28.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 3.4% 14.1% 13.3%
Under $10k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 14.8%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 11.3%
$200k+ 7.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k14.8%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k11.3%
$200k+7.8%
Median income$65,625

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 5.8%
$300k–$500k 26.3%
$500k–$1M 50.2%
$1M+ 17.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$727,900
Median rent / month$1,627
Owner occupied60.9%
Renter occupied39.1%
Vacant81.4%
Single-family detached93.3%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes1.0%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20095.0%
1990–199911.0%
1980–198910.1%
1970–197925.9%
1960–196920.5%
1950–195911.9%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier6.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.7%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms19.1%
3 bedrooms40.6%
4 bedrooms20.6%
5+ bedrooms5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle23.3%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.2%
Electricity23.1%
Propane / LP gas4.0%
Wood3.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16037.6%
Cohabiting couple8319.5%
Male householder, no spouse15837.2%
Female householder, no spouse245.6%
Households with children under 188720.5%
Households with seniors (65+)11627.3%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married54.6%28.9%
Married36.1%54.1%
Separated0.0%2.3%
Widowed1.5%2.6%
Divorced7.8%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.7%
HS graduate 21.0%
Some college, no degree 28.4%
Associate's degree 13.4%
Bachelor's degree 30.9%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.3%
Bachelor's or higher35.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool64.8%
Kindergarten97.1%
Elementary school5342.1%
High school118.7%
College / grad school4737.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.1%
Construction 19.2%
Professional & management 12.9%
Finance & real estate 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Education & healthcare 7.3%
Retail trade 6.9%
Other services 5.3%
Agriculture & mining 4.4%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.5%
Service17.8%
Sales & office13.6%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation9.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.4%
Government13.9%
Self-employed12.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.0%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit1.6%
Walk1.7%
Work from home7.5%
Other means2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)22.1

Poverty

All people 16.3%
Under 18 years 44.5%
18 and over 12.3%
Married-couple families 8.8%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.5%
Retirement income17.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.5%
High blood pressure27.4%
High cholesterol30.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart disease5.7%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis22.2%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.8%
Binge drinking20.9%
No physical activity16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health12.3%
Poor mental health14.5%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)66.0%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss9.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans597.1%
Disability%
Any disability15.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.9%
Public insurance32.3%
No insurance17.7%
Uninsured under 1915.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only89794.8%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)89894.9%
Born in same state88893.9%
Born in different state58361.6%
Foreign born101.1%
Naturalized citizen485.1%
Not a US citizen1837.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French26628.1%
Italian14715.5%
English384%
Polish252.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab252.6%
German192%
Irish171.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.9%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96142

What city is ZIP code 96142 in?

ZIP code 96142 is primarily assigned to Tahoma, California.

What county is ZIP code 96142 in?

ZIP code 96142 falls within El Dorado County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96142?

16% of residents in ZIP code 96142 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96142?

The median home value in ZIP code 96142 is $727,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 96142?

ZIP code 96142 has an estimated population of 946 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96142?

The median household income in ZIP code 96142 is $65,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96142 in?

ZIP code 96142 observes the PST timezone.

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