ZIP Code 96120 in Markleeville, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Markleeville, California
City Alias:Hope Valley
Names to Avoid:
Crystal Springs, Emigrant Trail, Fredricksburg, Mesa Vista, Woodfords
County:Alpine County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:03:24 AM
Population:955 [See All]
Area Code:530
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.7254, -119.8170
Land Area:226.47 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 96120 has 955 residents and 398 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 51.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (63.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (24.3%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:955Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,349Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:784Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:4.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$100,417Source: Census ACS
Households:398Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$603,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.40Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,0121,0541,0451,0911,0641,0791,0971,0449269271,0611,2091,2731,349
Decennial Census957------------------955--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 51.2

Male Median Age: 52.4

Female Median Age: 49.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1923172218232624272033505152342349
Female2323222815252429183434414643392097
Total424639503348505345546791979573431316
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:60465.30%
Black:40.43%
Hispanic:*707.57%
Asian:70.76%
American Indian:23225.08%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:80.86%
Total:925100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:47549.74%52.4 years
Females:48050.26%49.8 years
Total:955100%51.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,29395.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:80.59%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:483.56%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:03.56%
Total Population:1,349100%
Total Native Population:1,30196.44%
Total Foreign-born Population:483.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $100,417, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $40,596 (67.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,774. Family households earn a median of $104,583 versus $64,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $40,208). By gender, male median income is $74,191 and female is $87,585, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,394 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.2%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$59,821$63,125$58,611$61,157$53,125$61,000$62,132$59,625$59,643$68,250$75,500$92,917$100,909$100,417
Median Family Income$84,500$91,172$76,625$71,364$66,250$68,333$67,813$76,500$89,531$87,813$94,250$105,938$108,750$104,583
Median NonFamily Income$34,792$35,000$21,920$25,625$19,688$18,500$22,083$31,193$31,369$32,344$53,229$51,071$53,375$64,375
Median Male Income$37,500$43,214$36,507$36,875$41,500$65,000$49,583$61,250$66,964$65,250$52,153$77,321$71,750$74,191
Median Female Income$43,750$55,764$52,417$50,179$44,432$45,750$40,625$30,341$31,625$26,875$29,432$79,375$82,679$87,585
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:64456.20%
Unemployed:232.01%
Not In Labor Force:47941.80%
Total:1,146100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:25038.82%
Service:11217.39%
Sales and Office:14522.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:355.43%
Production, transportation, and material moving:10215.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:644100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $603,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $194,800 (47.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $245,900. The median gross rent is $1,200, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $415 (52.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $525. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.16% (51.07% with a mortgage, 48.93% free-and-clear) and renters 18.84% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.51%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$408,300$373,300$337,300$315,500$292,900$316,000$329,800$329,200$357,200$365,200$375,300$465,900$481,300$603,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1421.54%
$500 to $999:57.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:812.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:1929.23%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1929.23%
Total:65100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$785$729$850$743$779$950$950$619$675$981$950$867$0$1,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14341.45%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):13739.71%
Renter Occupied:6518.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:345100%

Occupied Housing Units:34564.49%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):19035.51%
Total Housing Units:535100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:50995.14%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:264.86%
Total Housing Units:535100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 34.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.86%). College enrollment is 42.86%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:60.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:333.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):15416.58%
Some college, no degree:27329.39%
Associate's degree:14615.72%
Bachelor's degree:23124.87%
Graduate or professional degree:869.26%
Total:929100%
High school or higher:89095.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:31734.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:87856.94%
Public Insurance:61239.69%
No Insurance:523.37%
Total:1,542100%
Has Health Insurance:1,49096.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty5.1%2.5%6.8%6.7%8.6%8.3%9.1%6.9%9.4%7.1%8.0%6.0%7.4%7.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:123.65%
Kindergarten:82.43%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):8626.14%
High school (grades 9-12):8224.92%
College or graduate school:14142.86%
Total:329100%
Early Childhood:206.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):17653.50%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 96120 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 108 people with an annual payroll of $4,836,000. USPS data shows 327 residential mailboxes and 23 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:327Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:23Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:526Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:55Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
# of Businesses:25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,196,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,836,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:108Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 96120 is located in Alpine County, California, within the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23820) and California's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 46,997 people, about 2.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 96120. It covers 226.47 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.561 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CASource: Census
CBSA Number:23820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:46,997Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:226.47 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.561 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6183.59, 12836.2 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0645988Source: Census
Place Name:Markleeville CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


96121 | | 96119

Schools in ZIP Code 96120


ZIP Code 96120 is in the Alpine County Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Diamond Valley Elementary 35 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
District: Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine County Secondary Community Day 43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
District: Alpine County Unified School District
Alpine County Opportunity 43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
Faith Christian Academy 1004 Dresslerville Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
District: Private SchoolNearby
Grace Christian Academy 2320 Heybourne Rd
Minden, NV 89423
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sierra Lutheran High School 3601 Romans Rd
Carson City, NV 89705
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96120


Lake Tahoe Community College One College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Type: Post Secondary
Sierra Academy Of Style 1851 South Roop Street
Carson City, NV 89701-6324
Type: Post Secondary
Western Nevada College 2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-North Tahoe 12047 Donner Pass Road Suite A 1
Truckee, CA 96161-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Carrington College-Reno 5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute Of Cosmetology-Reno 4020 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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