96150 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96150, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96150 is a zip code in El Dorado County, California, which covers South Lake Tahoe, with a total population of 29,727 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 96150 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96150.

The estimated population of people living in 96150 is 29,727, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96150 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,727
 -2.11% +2.14%
2020
30,369
+3.55%
-
2019
29,327
 -0.1% -
2018
29,357
+0.87%
-
2017
29,103
 - -

Population of 96150 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96150 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
65.7%
70.1%
 -6.28%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hispanic
24.3%
22.7%
 +7.05%
Asian
4.4%
3.1%
 +41.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
2.4%
 +87.50%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96150 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 96150 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96150 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96150 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 0% 39.3 +0.26% 42 -0.71%
2020 40.2 +3.61% 39.2 +4.81% 42.3 +3.68%
2019 38.8 0% 37.4 -1.06% 40.8 +2.26%
2018 38.8 -2.51% 37.8 -2.07% 39.9 -2.21%
2017 39.8 - 38.6 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 96150 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 96150 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 1,430 -10.81% 1,429 -10.38% 1,227 1,276
10 to 19 1,425 +7.01% 1,438 +13.9% 1,522 1,605
20 to 29 2,579 -12.14% 1,941 -6.92% 2,255 1,757
30 to 39 2,305 +27.35% 2,072 +5.53% 2,995 2,164
40 to 49 1,831 -7.45% 1,507 +17.42% 1,692 1,772
50 to 59 1,891 0.95% 2,313 -11.21% 1,884 2,043
60 to 69 2,240 +12.9% 2,018 +5.06% 2,529 2,117
70+ 1,280 +13.49% 1,404 +5.59% 1,441 1,448

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96150 zip code is $68,082.00.

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 96150.

  • Under 25
    $35,613.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,560.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,992.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,219.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96150 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 96150, 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 96150 is currently $107,051.00.

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.

10.97% of households in 96150 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 96150 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96150 is $45,559.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96150 by the total population of 96150.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96150 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96150 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
    10.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96150 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96150 zip over the age of 16 is 25,473.

Of those people, a total of 69.50% 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 96150 is 66.40%.

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 96150 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,376 54.50% 5.10%
20 to 24 years 1,830 88.10% 2.80%
25 to 29 years 2,182 86.70% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 2,648 84.40% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 4,300 89.10% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 3,671 81.40% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 1,931 80.90% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,704 56.40% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 3,430 33.50% 7.60%
75 years and over 1,401 10.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96150. 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 20,541 69.30% 4.30%
Black or African American 141 34.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 126 52.40% 0.00%
Asian 1,206 74.00% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,609 79.50% 2.80%
Two or more races 1,833 63.20% 4.20%
Hispanic or Latino 5,686 77.30% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,272 67.70% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96150 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 96150 is 16,904, with median earnings of $36,894.00.

Women in 96150 are earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,904 $36,894.00
Male 9,317 $40,982.00
Female 7,587 $33,964.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96150 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 1,738 $70,000.00
Business and Financial 464 $55,568.00
Computer and Mathematical 354 $78,654.00
Architecture and Engineering 229 $107,734.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 212 $87,130.00
Community and Social Service 131 $40,739.00
Legal 71 $183,967.00
Educational and Library 787 $32,614.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 553 $36,183.00
Healthcare Practitioners 946 $97,722.00
Healthcare Support 392 $21,429.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 318 $36,917.00
Law Enforcement 65 $32,257.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,957 $26,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 926 $25,673.00
Personal Care and Service 1,057 $31,488.00
Sales 1,731 $25,779.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,793 $31,224.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 189 $28,058.00
Construction and Extraction 1,155 $41,910.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $44,196.00
Production 491 $41,065.00
Transportation and Material Moving 510 $32,845.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96150 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 96150.

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 1,189 $90,094.00 549 $55,483.00
Business and Financial 217 $47,173.00 247 $69,821.00
Computer and Mathematical 232 $116,944.00 122 $56,731.00
Architecture and Engineering 108 $112,778.00 121 $106,385.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 136 $88,659.00 76 $58,571.00
Community and Social Service 30 $36,667.00 101 $42,216.00
Legal 49 $195,417.00 22 $165,667.00
Educational and Library 352 $18,021.00 435 $34,830.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 223 $32,852.00 330 $40,662.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $105,776.00 734 $92,500.00
Healthcare Support 120 $12,347.00 272 $21,643.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 278 $36,583.00 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 65 $32,257.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,216 $27,364.00 741 $21,827.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 439 $37,543.00 487 $19,462.00
Personal Care and Service 521 $45,205.00 536 $30,833.00
Sales 817 $21,193.00 914 $26,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 446 $33,571.00 1,347 $30,901.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 155 $27,370.00 34 $29,074.00
Construction and Extraction 1,124 $42,431.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 295 $44,196.00 0 $0.00
Production 343 $62,893.00 148 $25,774.00
Transportation and Material Moving 428 $33,793.00 82 $18,750.00

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 12,461 households in 96150, with an average household size of 2.35 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 7,068 families living in the 96150 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 96150:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,392 488 1,188 5,393
Average Household Size 3.07 3.26 3.02 1.4
Total Families 5,392 488 1,188 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.84 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 7,068 families living in 96150, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96150:

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 23,295 housing units in 96150.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,461 53.49%
Vacant 10,834 46.51%

22.94% of the total 23,295 housing units in 96150 are rental units. This is approximately 5,343 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,018 are occupied by the owner - or 30.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96150 is $1,181.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96150 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
    100
  • Less than $500
    304
  • $500 to $999
    1,448
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,755
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,176
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    534
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    59
  • $3,000 or more
    67

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96150 is $488,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96150 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    92
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    184
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    33
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    57
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    430
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,896
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,722
  • $1,000,000 or more
    604

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96150. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96150 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    426
  • 1940 to 1949
    922
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,829
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,951
  • 1970 to 1979
    7,561
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,430
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,861
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,671
  • 2010 to 2013
    629
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 96150 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    638
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,761
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,184
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,878

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96150 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96150 that commute to work in a particular way.

16.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96150.

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
    887
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,186
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,675
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,618
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,356
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    376
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    621
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    169
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    160
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    421
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    406
  • 90 or more minutes
    206

Summary

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