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Kings Beach, CA
Census-designated place in Placer County, California. ZIP codes: 96143.
Population
2,736
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
1
Kings Beach and its ZIP codes
Kings Beach at a glance
- Kings Beach is about 3.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,153, 31% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $772,100 (5% above California) and median rent is $1,271 a month.
Local data for Kings Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kings Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,153
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$772,100
Median rent
$1,271/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.8%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,487), German Americans (258), Irish Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Kings Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,824
188,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,751
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
PPP loans
$6.1M
127 loans, 820 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kings Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kings Beach, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,223
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
939
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kings Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kings Beach
1 in or overlapping Kings Beach. Population shown
Cities near Kings Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Bay, NVCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| Tahoe VistaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| Carnelian BayCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Incline Village, NVCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 21.5 |
| Cedar FlatCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Dollar PointCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe CityCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.5 |
| FloristonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Glenbrook, NVCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| TruckeeTown | 11 mi | 32.3 |
| Logan Creek, NVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Washoe Valley, NVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5 |
| TahomaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Lakeridge, NVCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Skyland, NVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| Indian Hills, NVCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 14.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kings Beach, CA in?
- Kings Beach is in Placer County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Kings Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kings Beach include 96143.
- What is the population of Kings Beach, CA?
- About 2,736 people live in Kings Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kings Beach?
- Nearby places include Crystal Bay, NV (1 mi), Tahoe Vista (1.8 mi), Carnelian Bay (3.2 mi), Incline Village, NV (3.6 mi), Cedar Flat (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023