ZIP code 96161
Where is ZIP code 96161?
Truckee, California
Nevada County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96161 belongs to Truckee, California in Nevada County. 96161 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 19,634 people live in the 96161 area, where the median household income is $131,702. The closest ZIP codes are 96160 (Truckee, 0.9 mi southwest), 96162 (Truckee, 0.9 mi southwest) and 96111 (Floriston, 7.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 96161 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Truckee |
| Also accepted | Northstar |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.3385, -120.1729 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96161
| Population | 19,634 · higher than 53% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 75 · lower than 71% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 64% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $131,702 · higher than 80% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $83,133 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 62% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $991,400 · higher than 75% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,987 a month |
| Housing units | 18,794 |
| Households | 7,929 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 262.64 sq mi (plus 3.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96161. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96161
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96160 | Truckee, CA | 0.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 96162 | Truckee, CA | 0.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 96111 | Floriston, CA | 7.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96140 | Carnelian Bay, CA | 9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista, CA | 9.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 95724 | Norden, CA | 9.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96143 | Kings Beach, CA | 10.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96145 | Tahoe City, CA | 11 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96146 | Olympic Valley, CA | 11.3 mi S | Standard |
| 89402 | Crystal Bay, NV | 11.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 89452 | Incline Village, NV | 12.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 13.1 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96161 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96161
123 MAIN ST
TRUCKEE CA 96161
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts NORTHSTAR as the city name for 96161. Avoid Boca, Donner Lake, Glenshire, Hobart Mills and Prosser Lakeview and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96161-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96161?
- 96161 is a Truckee, California ZIP code. Northstar is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 96161 in?
- ZIP code 96161 is in Nevada County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96161 in?
- 96161 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96161?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96161 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96161?
- About 19,634 people live in ZIP code 96161, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96161?
- The median household income in 96161 is $131,702 a year, higher than 80% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96161?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96161 are 96160 (Truckee, 0.9 miles), 96162 (Truckee, 0.9 miles), 96111 (Floriston, 7.7 miles) and 96140 (Carnelian Bay, 9 miles).