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ZIP 96150

Pop. 29,646·El Dorado County·609th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,523/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
-7.5%
vs US Median
+$561
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ZIP 96150 · $2,523
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$1,950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,276/yr
At $2,523/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyEl Dorado County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, -7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,646
Median income
$92,517
Median age
42.4
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
16.3%
21.2%
28.3%
14.4%
19.8%
Under 1816.3%
18–3421.2%
35–5428.3%
55–6414.4%
65+19.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
71%
21.4%
White71%
Black0.5%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian5.1%
Other2%
Education (25+)
19.2%
32.6%
40.4%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96150 in South Lake Tahoe, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,967 → $2,523
up 28.3%
Income
$68,082 → $92,517
up 35.9%
Population
29,727 → 29,646
down 0.3%
Renter share
43.7% → 38.8%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 40.4%
+6.0 pts
Median age
40.2 → 42.4
+2.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 96150 in South Lake Tahoe, CA has climbed from $1,967 to $2,523, a 28.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,082 in 2021 to $92,517 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 38.8% of households, compared with 43.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.4% of adults here, versus 34.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 96150 in South Lake Tahoe, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 96150 covers South Lake Tahoe, CA. The median rent here is $2,523/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($92,517/yr), ZIP 96150 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96150?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) is $2,523. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96150 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96150's median rent of $2,523/mo is $561 (29%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 96150 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 96150 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #609 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,523/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96150?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,523/mo in ZIP 96150. The local median household income is $92,517/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96150?

Rent in ZIP 96150 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96150 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96150 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,523/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($92,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96150 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96150 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 96150 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96150 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96150 compare to the rest of South Lake Tahoe?

ZIP 96150 sits right at the South Lake Tahoe citywide median of $2,523/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96150 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96150 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,523/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 96150's median household income ($92,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96150 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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