| City: | South Lake Tahoe, California |
| City Alias: | S Lake Tahoe |
| Names to Avoid: | Meyers, Tahoe Paradise |
| County: | El Dorado County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:46 AM |
| Population: | 8 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8535, -120.0154 |
| Land Area: | 37.739 sq mi |
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South Lake Tahoe's 96155 ZIP code serves one of California's most extreme seasonal communities. Of 236 housing units, 213 sit vacant most of the year. That's a 90% seasonal vacancy rate. Just 8 people call this ZIP home year-round, occupying 22 of those units. The rest are vacation condos.
The post office maintains 509 PO Boxes for those 22 permanent households. That works out to a 23.14x adoption rate, one of the highest in California. This isn't about local residents. It's about seasonal homeowners, vacation renters, and surrounding communities without their own carrier delivery. The non-mailing aliases Tahoe Paradise and Meyers indicate nearby areas that rely on this post office.
Almost all the addresses in this ZIP sit on a single street: Apache Avenue. The 74 ZIP+4 records there include UNIT designators, pointing to a large condominium or resort complex. This isn't a traditional town with varied streets. It's a concentrated vacation property development with 43 business delivery points serving the seasonal economy.
With a median age of 52, this is a community of second-home owners and retirees, not young families or workers. The seasonal pattern is stark. Winter brings skiers to the nearby Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood ski areas. Summer draws hikers and lake visitors. Between seasons, the area empties. The post office handles mail for owners who visit a few weeks per year, maintaining boxes that receive tax bills, HOA notices, and the occasional package delivery.
A single-street ZIP consisting almost entirely of Apache Avenue with unit-designated condominiums.
ZIP Code 96155 has 8 residents and 22 households (average 0.36 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 75.0% male and 25.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 27
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 6 | 75.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 25.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 6 | 75.00% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 2 | 25.00% | 27.0 years |
| Total: | 8 | 100% | 52.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 100.00%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 118 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 118 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 118 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 118 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 96155 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,456,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 537Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $190,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,456,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96155 is located in El Dorado 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96155. It covers 37.739 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 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: | 37.739 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.029 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: | 0673108Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Lake Tahoe city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96155 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.