ZIP Code 96126 - Sierraville California
Overview
ZIP Code 96126 is located in Sierraville California. Portions of 96126 are also in Verdi and Sierra Brooks. 96126 is entirely within Sierra County. Regionally, 96126 is located in Metro Sacramento.
ZIP Code 96126 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sierraville |
| Primary County | Sierra County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2022) | 227 |
| Area Code(s) | 530 |
| Current Time | PDT |
ZIP Code 96126 Map
96126 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 96126 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 96126 is 5.2%.
| Population | 227 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 52 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 78.64% |
96126 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 21.04% |
| Black | 1 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 78.64% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
96126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 13 | 35.14% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7 | 18.92% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 45.95% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
96126 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.56682968, -120.21598053 |
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| Region | Metro Sacramento |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 284 Square Miles |
96126 Schools
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96126 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dsb - Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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