ZIP code 96142
Where is ZIP code 96142?
Tahoma, California
El Dorado County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96142 belongs to Tahoma, California in El Dorado County. 96142 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tahoma post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 725 people live in the 96142 area, where the median household income is $95,341. The closest ZIP codes are 96141 (Homewood, 2.2 mi northwest), 96145 (Tahoe City, 8 mi north) and 96146 (Olympic Valley, 8.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 96142 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tahoma |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.0644, -120.1357 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96142
| Population | 725 · lower than 84% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 45 · lower than 76% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46 years · higher than 74% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 39% |
| Median household income | $95,341 · higher than 52% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,983 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $836,700 · higher than 65% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,745 a month |
| Housing units | 2,252 |
| Households | 367 (1.97 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 15.99 sq mi (plus 25.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96142. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96142
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96141 | Homewood, CA | 2.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96145 | Tahoe City, CA | 8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96146 | Olympic Valley, CA | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 96152 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 12 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96140 | Carnelian Bay, CA | 12 mi N | PO Box only |
| 89413 | Glenbrook, NV | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 96157 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 12.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 89448 | Zephyr Cove, NV | 12.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96156 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 12.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96150 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 13 mi SE | Standard |
| 89402 | Crystal Bay, NV | 13.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista, CA | 13.2 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96142 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96142
PO BOX 123
TAHOMA CA 96142
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Meeks Bay and Rubicon Bay: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96142-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96142?
- 96142 is a Tahoma, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96142 in?
- ZIP code 96142 is in El Dorado County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96142 in?
- 96142 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96142?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96142 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96142?
- About 725 people live in ZIP code 96142, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96142?
- The median household income in 96142 is $95,341 a year, higher than 52% of California ZIP codes.
- Can I use 96142 for a street address?
- No. 96142 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tahoma use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96142?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96142 are 96141 (Homewood, 2.2 miles), 96145 (Tahoe City, 8 miles), 96146 (Olympic Valley, 8.3 miles) and 96152 (South Lake Tahoe, 12 miles).