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ZIP 96161

Part of Truckee, CA
Pop. 19,634·Nevada County·51st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,538/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.8%
vs US Median
+$2,573
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ZIP 96161 · $4,538
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,420
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$4,010
Research median
$2,420/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$54,456/yr
At $4,538/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyNevada County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.6% YoY, +8.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,634
Median income
$131,702
Median age
43.2
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
21.7%
15.2%
31.8%
15.1%
16.2%
Under 1821.7%
18–3415.2%
35–5431.8%
55–6415.1%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.9%
13.7%
White82.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian2.2%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
24.4%
62%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+62%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96161 in Truckee, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,321 → $131,702
up 22.7%
Population
19,058 → 19,634
up 3.0%
Renter share
21.6% → 24.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
59.6% → 62%
+2.4 pts
Median age
42.4 → 43.2
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $107,321 to $131,702 across the same window, up 22.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 19,058 residents to roughly 19,634. Renters now make up 24.1% of households, compared with 21.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62% of adults here, versus 59.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96161 covers Truckee, CA. The median rent here is $4,538/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($131,702/yr), ZIP 96161 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96161?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96161 (Truckee, CA) is $4,538. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96161 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96161's median rent of $4,538/mo is $2,573 (131%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96161 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 96161 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #51 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,538/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96161?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $182,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,538/mo in ZIP 96161. The local median household income is $131,702/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96161?

Rent in ZIP 96161 has decreased 7.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 96161 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96161 is considered stretched for renters. At $4,538/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($131,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96161 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 96161 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 96161 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96161 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96161 compare to the rest of Truckee?

ZIP 96161 sits right at the Truckee citywide median of $4,538/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96161 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96161 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $4,538/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 96161's median household income ($131,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96161 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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