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ZIP code 96126: Sierraville, CA

96126 is a ZIP code in Sierraville, California, mainly in Sierra County. About 351 people live here.

Population
351
Median household income
—
Typical home value
$489,200-2.5% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
40.4
Homeowners
80.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 96126 details

CitySierraville
StateCalifornia
CountySierra County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zonePacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area28.7 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density12 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher0.5% of adults 25+
Average commute48.7 minutes
Center coordinates39.54973, -120.40358

ZIP codes near 96126

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
96124Calpine, CA7.0 mi387
96118Loyalton, CA10.4 mi1,328
96125Sierra City, CA11.5 mi263
96106Clio, CA14.8 mi300
95724Norden, CA16.2 mi—
96105Chilcoot, CA16.8 mi799
96161Truckee, CA16.9 mi19,634
95728Soda Springs, CA17.6 mi516

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 96126?

A typical home in ZIP code 96126 is worth about $489,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). See what buying here would cost per month, with California average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 96126

What city is ZIP code 96126?

ZIP code 96126 is in Sierraville, CA, in Sierra County.

What county is ZIP code 96126 in?

96126 is mainly in Sierra County, California.

What is the population of ZIP code 96126?

About 351 people live in ZIP code 96126, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 96126 in?

96126 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.