ZIP code 96126
Where is ZIP code 96126?
Sierraville, California
Sierra County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96126 belongs to Sierraville, California in Sierra County. 96126 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sierraville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 351 people live in the 96126 area. The closest ZIP codes are 96124 (Calpine, 2.8 mi northwest), 96118 (Loyalton, 9.4 mi northeast) and 96129 (Beckwourth, 13.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 96126 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sierraville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.5825, -120.3711 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96126
| Population | 351 · lower than 89% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 86% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.4 years · higher than 51% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 23% / 77% |
| Income per person | $28,789 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.5% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 217 |
| Households | 136 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 28.73 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96126. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96126
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96124 | Calpine, CA | 2.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 96118 | Loyalton, CA | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 96129 | Beckwourth, CA | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 96125 | Sierra City, CA | 13.6 mi W | Standard |
| 96122 | Portola, CA | 16.6 mi N | Standard |
| 96106 | Clio, CA | 16.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 95724 | Norden, CA | 18.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96135 | Vinton, CA | 18.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 95728 | Soda Springs, CA | 18.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96105 | Chilcoot, CA | 19.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 96161 | Truckee, CA | 19.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 96160 | Truckee, CA | 20.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96126 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96126
PO BOX 123
SIERRAVILLE CA 96126
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96126-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96126?
- 96126 is a Sierraville, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96126 in?
- ZIP code 96126 is in Sierra County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96126 in?
- 96126 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96126?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96126 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96126?
- About 351 people live in ZIP code 96126, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 96126 for a street address?
- No. 96126 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sierraville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96126?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96126 are 96124 (Calpine, 2.8 miles), 96118 (Loyalton, 9.4 miles), 96129 (Beckwourth, 13.2 miles) and 96125 (Sierra City, 13.6 miles).