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Truckee, CA
Town in Nevada County, California. ZIP codes: 96161.
Population
17,066
Land area
32.3sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
1
Truckee and its ZIP codes
Truckee at a glance
- Truckee is about 2.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $130,462 a year, 32% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $947,900 (29% above California) and median rent is $1,961 a month.
Local data for Truckee, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Truckee, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,462
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$947,900
Median rent
$1,961/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
60.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,265), Irish Americans (2,156), Mexican Americans (1,457).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Truckee.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,782
34,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $9,915 per person
PPP loans
$74.5M
1,080 loans, 7,367 jobs reported
How people get to work
Truckee, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.5%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home30.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Truckee, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,183
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
115
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Truckee, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Truckee
1 in or overlapping Truckee. Population shown
Cities near Truckee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloristonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Carnelian BayCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Tahoe VistaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Cedar FlatCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Soda SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Kings BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Dollar PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Crystal Bay, NVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Incline Village, NVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 21.5 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| KingvaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| VerdiCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Verdi, NVCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Mogul, NVCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| SierravilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| TahomaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Truckee, CA in?
- Truckee is in Nevada County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Truckee, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Truckee include 96161.
- What is the population of Truckee, CA?
- About 17,066 people live in Truckee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Truckee?
- Nearby places include Floriston (9 mi), Carnelian Bay (9.8 mi), Tahoe Vista (9.9 mi), Cedar Flat (11 mi), Soda Springs (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023