ZIP code 96145
Where is ZIP code 96145?
Tahoe City, California
Placer County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96145 belongs to Tahoe City, California in Placer County. 96145 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Tahoe City post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 3,441 people live in the 96145 area, where the median household income is $112,875. The closest ZIP codes are 96146 (Olympic Valley, 2.8 mi west), 96140 (Carnelian Bay, 5.1 mi northeast) and 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 6.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 96145 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tahoe City |
| Also accepted | Alpine Mdws, Alpine Meadows |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.1806, -120.1445 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96145
| Population | 3,441 · lower than 68% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 194 · lower than 64% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.4 years · higher than 56% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $112,875 · higher than 67% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $64,075 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 58% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $962,600 · higher than 74% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,892 a month |
| Housing units | 5,129 |
| Households | 1,469 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 17.71 sq mi (plus 0.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96145. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96145
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96146 | Olympic Valley, CA | 2.8 mi W | Standard |
| 96140 | Carnelian Bay, CA | 5.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista, CA | 6.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96141 | Homewood, CA | 7.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96143 | Kings Beach, CA | 7.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96142 | Tahoma, CA | 8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 89402 | Crystal Bay, NV | 8.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96160 | Truckee, CA | 10.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96162 | Truckee, CA | 10.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 96161 | Truckee, CA | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 89452 | Incline Village, NV | 11.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96145 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96145
PO BOX 123
TAHOE CITY CA 96145
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ALPINE MDWS and ALPINE MEADOWS as the city name for 96145. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96145-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96145?
- 96145 is a Tahoe City, California ZIP code. Alpine Mdws and Alpine Meadows are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 96145 in?
- ZIP code 96145 is in Placer County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96145 in?
- 96145 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96145?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96145 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96145?
- About 3,441 people live in ZIP code 96145, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96145?
- The median household income in 96145 is $112,875 a year, higher than 67% of California ZIP codes.
- Can I use 96145 for a street address?
- No. 96145 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Tahoe City use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96145?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96145 are 96146 (Olympic Valley, 2.8 miles), 96140 (Carnelian Bay, 5.1 miles), 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 6.6 miles) and 96141 (Homewood, 7.2 miles).