ZIP code 96143
Where is ZIP code 96143?
Kings Beach, California
Placer County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96143 belongs to Kings Beach, California in Placer County. 96143 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Kings Beach post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 530 and 775. About 3,222 people live in the 96143 area, where the median household income is $69,922. The closest ZIP codes are 89402 (Crystal Bay, 1.4 mi southeast), 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 1.6 mi west) and 96140 (Carnelian Bay, 2.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 96143 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kings Beach |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 530, 775 |
| Coordinates | 39.2401, -120.0233 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96143
| Population | 3,222 · lower than 69% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 349 · lower than 58% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.6 years · higher than 70% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $69,922 · lower than 75% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,654 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $795,300 · higher than 61% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,250 a month |
| Housing units | 2,792 |
| Households | 1,318 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 9.23 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96143. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96143
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89402 | Crystal Bay, NV | 1.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista, CA | 1.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96140 | Carnelian Bay, CA | 2.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 89452 | Incline Village, NV | 3.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 89450 | Incline Village, NV | 4.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96145 | Tahoe City, CA | 7.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 96146 | Olympic Valley, CA | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 96160 | Truckee, CA | 10.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96162 | Truckee, CA | 10.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96161 | Truckee, CA | 10.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 96111 | Floriston, CA | 11 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96143 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96143
PO BOX 123
KINGS BEACH CA 96143
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Brockway: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96143-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96143?
- 96143 is a Kings Beach, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96143 in?
- ZIP code 96143 is in Placer County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96143 in?
- 96143 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96143?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96143 use area codes 530 and 775.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96143?
- About 3,222 people live in ZIP code 96143, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96143?
- The median household income in 96143 is $69,922 a year, lower than 75% of California ZIP codes.
- Can I use 96143 for a street address?
- No. 96143 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Kings Beach use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96143?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96143 are 89402 (Crystal Bay, 1.4 miles), 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 1.6 miles), 96140 (Carnelian Bay, 2.8 miles) and 89452 (Incline Village, 3.8 miles).