96145 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96145, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96145 is a zip code in Placer County, California, which covers Colfax-Monumental Ridge CCD and Lake Tahoe, with a total population of 2,671 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96145 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96145.

The estimated population of people living in 96145 is 2,671, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96145 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,671
+0.26%
+11.01%
2020
2,664
+24.08%
-
2019
2,147
 -0.19% -
2018
2,151
 -10.6% -
2017
2,406
 - -

Population of 96145 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96145 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.4%
91.6%
 -6.77%
Black/African American
1.8%
1%
 +80.00%
Native
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
5.3%
 +24.53%
Asian
4.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.4%
 -42.86%
Other
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96145 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 96145 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96145 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96145 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 +0.23% 48.4 +0.62% 38.1 -2.56%
2020 43.5 -12.83% 48.1 -4.37% 39.1 -16.09%
2019 49.9 +3.96% 50.3 +6.12% 46.6 -3.72%
2018 48 0% 47.4 +2.16% 48.4 -1.83%
2017 48 - 46.4 - 49.3 -

The median age of the 96145 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 96145 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 135 9.02% 61 +196.68% 121 197
10 to 19 58 289.74% 114 +24.9% 37 123
20 to 29 146 44.31% 85 +92.07% 105 109
30 to 39 191 -0.59% 92 +138.91% 185 295
40 to 49 188 +23.29% 244 -34.6% 200 129
50 to 59 135 -10.94% 217 -19.15% 108 171
60 to 69 203 +14.76% 203 -4.79% 220 188
70+ 202 +39.23% 132 +60.98% 273 210

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96145 zip code is $117,150.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 96145.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $154,191.00
  • 45 to 64
    $129,554.00
  • 65 and over
    $82,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96145 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 96145, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 96145 is currently $142,366.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

23.51% of households in 96145 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 96145 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96145 is $62,668.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96145 by the total population of 96145.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96145 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96145 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    61.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96145 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96145 zip over the age of 16 is 2,226.

Of those people, a total of 72.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 96145 is 71.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 96145 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 33 63.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 48 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 166 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 297 82.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 420 97.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 262 80.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 109 45.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 210 69.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 412 67.70% 6.80%
75 years and over 269 11.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96145. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,987 71.30% 1.30%
Black or African American 33 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 110 70.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 94.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 61 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 124 99.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,937 70.50% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96145 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 96145 is 1,585, with median earnings of $52,466.00.

Women in 96145 are earning approximately 54.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,585 $52,466.00
Male 806 $77,895.00
Female 779 $42,399.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96145 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 418 $87,931.00
Business and Financial 105 $82,901.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $150,658.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $40,990.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 53 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $54,010.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $32,109.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $35,523.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00
Sales 190 $40,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 107 $51,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 52 $34,306.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 34 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96145 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 96145.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 297 $89,871.00 121 $64,432.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00 80 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $151,908.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $0.00 50 $27,738.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $11,417.00 54 $44,881.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $37,337.00 65 $30,855.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 58 $108,276.00 132 $36,900.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $0.00 75 $51,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 52 $34,306.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 34 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,157 households in 96145, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 649 families living in the 96145 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 96145:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 611 8 30 508
Average Household Size 2.91 4.38 3.67 1.45
Total Families 611 8 30 0
Average Household Size 2.91 1.88 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 649 families living in 96145, 2.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96145:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,840 housing units in 96145.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,157 23.90%
Vacant 3,683 76.10%

6.10% of the total 4,840 housing units in 96145 are rental units. This is approximately 295 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 862 are occupied by the owner - or 17.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96145 is $1,473.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96145 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    68
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    73
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96145 is $785,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96145 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    34
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    113
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    518
  • $1,000,000 or more
    197

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96145. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96145 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    174
  • 1940 to 1949
    176
  • 1950 to 1959
    404
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,127
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,754
  • 1980 to 1989
    592
  • 1990 to 1999
    378
  • 2000 to 2009
    156
  • 2010 to 2013
    79
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 96145 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8
  • 1 vehicle available
    345
  • 2 vehicles available
    616
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    188

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96145 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96145 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96145.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    127
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    341
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    133
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    234
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    126
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    109
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    18
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96145 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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