🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

96122

Portola

ZIP Code 96122 is a standard zip code serving Portola, Portola, California (CA), in Plumas County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,883 with a median household income of $40,313. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Plumas
City: Portola
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.810500
Longitude: -120.469100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 61.32 mi²
Water Area: 0.01 mi²
Population Density: 63.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.892906°N, 39.753403°S, -120.372303°E, -120.572141°W

With 3,883 residents spread across 61.32 square miles, this area has a population density of 63.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,883

Population

50th percentile

$40,313

Median Income

25th percentile

$182,500

Median Home Value

70th percentile

61.32 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 96122 is $40,313, and the median home value is $182,500. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,321

Total Units

1,651

Occupied Units

71.1%

Occupancy Rate

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