| City: | Kings Beach, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Brockway |
| County: | Placer County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:40 AM |
| Population: | 3,965 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2693, -120.0434 |
| Land Area: | 9.229 sq mi |
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Kings Beach sits on Lake Tahoe's north shore, straddling the California-Nevada border in Placer County. Of the 2,987 housing units here, 1,278 are used seasonally, giving this lakeside community a 43% seasonal vacancy rate. That means nearly half the homes sit empty for much of the year, occupied only during ski season and summer months when visitors flock to the beaches.
The Kings Beach post office maintains 1,636 PO Boxes for 1,608 year-round households. This 1.02 adoption rate shows near-universal reliance on PO Box mail. Despite the ZIP code having limited street delivery (two city routes and one rural route covering 154 addresses), the vast majority of residents and seasonal homeowners depend on PO Boxes. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative carrier delivery available across most of the community.
Street names tell the story of a lakeside resort. Salmon Avenue dominates delivery infrastructure with 127 records, while Trout, Speckled, Cutthroat, Steelhead, and Rainbow avenues evoke fishing culture. Wildlife streets include Beaver, Chipmunk, Wolf, Fox, and Pelican. North Lake Boulevard and North Shore Boulevard reference the location directly. The fish-themed naming pattern isn't accidental. Kings Beach has long been a fishing and recreation destination.
With 3,965 year-round residents and a median age of 37.2 years, this isn't a retirement community. It's a working mountain town that happens to house twice its permanent population in vacation properties. Median household income sits at $65,841, with median home values of $714,500. About 21% of workers work from home, likely remote professionals who chose lakeside living. The community includes 115 business establishments employing 726 people, mostly in tourism and hospitality.
The Brockway area, recognized as a non-mailing alias, sits just south of Kings Beach proper. Both communities share the 96143 ZIP and the same PO Box-dependent mail system. Nearby Kingswood, Kingswood Estates, and Kingswood Village East subdivisions fall within the service area, all part of the Incline Village-Crystal Bay metro area that spans the state line.
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Kings Beach, CA 96143Do not use "Brockway" as the city name. While historically recognized, it's not valid for mailing addresses.
Street names emphasize fishing culture and lakeside location with fish species (Salmon, Trout, Cutthroat, Steelhead, Rainbow) and wildlife (Beaver, Chipmunk, Wolf, Fox, Pelican) dominating the naming pattern.
ZIP Code 96143 has 3,965 residents and 1,608 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 37.2 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 3,965Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,222Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 429.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,922Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,608Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $795,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,582 | 3,994 | 4,225 | 3,855 | 4,124 | 3,737 | 3,250 | 3,391 | 3,585 | 3,356 | 3,480 | 3,130 | 2,852 | 3,222 |
| Decennial Census | 4,414 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,965 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.2
Male Median Age: 37.8
Female Median Age: 36.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 107 | 118 | 141 | 148 | 106 | 123 | 195 | 165 | 154 | 147 | 136 | 121 | 147 | 111 | 90 | 32 | 17 | 20 |
| Female | 116 | 111 | 133 | 144 | 84 | 139 | 163 | 174 | 132 | 138 | 121 | 103 | 103 | 101 | 53 | 49 | 14 | 9 |
| Total | 223 | 229 | 274 | 292 | 190 | 262 | 358 | 339 | 286 | 285 | 257 | 224 | 250 | 212 | 143 | 81 | 31 | 29 |
| White: | 2,225 | 45.16% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,753 | 35.58% |
| Asian: | 76 | 1.54% |
| American Indian: | 32 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian: | 10 | 0.20% |
| Other: | 825 | 16.74% |
| Total: | 4,927 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,078 | 52.41% | 37.8 years |
| Females: | 1,887 | 47.59% | 36.7 years |
| Total: | 3,965 | 100% | 37.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,247 | 69.74% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 322 | 9.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 653 | 30.26% |
| Total Population: | 3,222 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,247 | 69.74% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 975 | 30.26% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $69,922, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,100 (63.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,700. Family households earn a median of $99,013 versus $40,372 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,641). By gender, male median income is $74,302 and female is $52,614, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,688 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.5%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,822 | $40,000 | $40,683 | $40,340 | $40,348 | $47,197 | $47,575 | $47,946 | $51,222 | $51,500 | $54,338 | $50,693 | $65,841 | $69,922 |
| Median Family Income | $57,344 | $58,750 | $46,985 | $49,773 | $64,091 | $64,773 | $50,452 | $50,855 | $48,404 | $47,344 | $50,078 | $55,607 | $78,313 | $99,013 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,568 | $34,444 | $34,911 | $36,250 | $31,397 | $39,655 | $39,412 | $38,313 | $36,395 | $42,500 | $35,710 | $29,868 | $34,012 | $40,372 |
| Median Male Income | $34,643 | $31,410 | $35,107 | $34,013 | $28,155 | $25,481 | $31,576 | $41,682 | $40,214 | $42,161 | $51,062 | $54,511 | $58,891 | $74,302 |
| Median Female Income | $21,961 | $28,798 | $20,905 | $22,159 | $39,375 | $41,823 | $43,566 | $47,955 | $45,429 | $41,905 | $32,241 | $0 | $37,241 | $52,614 |
| Employed: | 1,928 | 69.38% |
| Unemployed: | 86 | 3.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 765 | 27.53% |
| Total: | 2,779 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 464 | 24.07% |
| Service: | 537 | 27.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 452 | 23.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 374 | 19.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 101 | 5.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,928 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $795,300, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $290,400 (57.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $316,400. The median gross rent is $1,250, which is lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $359 (40.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.46% (50.34% with a mortgage, 49.66% free-and-clear) and renters 33.54% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 52.79%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $504,900 | $442,900 | $394,300 | $377,100 | $393,300 | $384,700 | $394,300 | $464,600 | $478,900 | $493,200 | $542,100 | $654,600 | $714,500 | $795,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 53 | 11.99% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 286 | 64.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 28 | 6.33% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 35 | 7.92% |
| $3,000 or more: | 40 | 9.05% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 442 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $891 | $902 | $906 | $985 | $1,116 | $1,105 | $1,160 | $1,166 | $1,191 | $1,272 | $1,315 | $1,225 | $1,232 | $1,250 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 441 | 33.46% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 435 | 33.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 442 | 33.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,318 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,318 | 47.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,474 | 52.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,792 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,891 | 67.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 732 | 26.22% |
| Other Units: | 169 | 6.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,792 | 100% |
In 2024, 38.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 27.17%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 340 | 14.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 219 | 9.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 332 | 14.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 401 | 17.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 144 | 6.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 560 | 23.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 347 | 14.81% |
| Total: | 2,343 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,784 | 76.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 907 | 38.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,809 | 49.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,168 | 31.90% |
| No Insurance: | 685 | 18.71% |
| Total: | 3,662 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,977 | 81.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.1% | 10.2% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 14.3% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 12.2% | 15.7% | 15.9% | 18.3% | 13.3% | 6.7% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 43 | 6.91% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 311 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 99 | 15.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 169 | 27.17% |
| Total: | 622 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 43 | 6.91% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 410 | 65.92% |
ZIP Code 96143 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 116 business establishments, employing about 646 people with an annual payroll of $35,977,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,754Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 116Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,770,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $35,977,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 646Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96143 is located in Placer County, California, within the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40900) and California's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,149,127 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 96143. It covers 9.229 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.255 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,149,127Source: Census |
| MSA: | Sacramento-Yolo, CA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.229 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.255 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03,04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59, 12836.2 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Sacramento, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0638548Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kings Beach CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96143 is in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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 March 1, 2026.