ZIP code 96140
Where is ZIP code 96140?
Carnelian Bay, California
Placer County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96140 belongs to Carnelian Bay, California in Placer County. 96140 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Carnelian Bay post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 1,171 people live in the 96140 area, where the median household income is $181,875. The closest ZIP codes are 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 1.5 mi northeast), 96143 (Kings Beach, 2.8 mi east) and 89402 (Crystal Bay, 3.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 96140 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carnelian Bay |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Placer County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.2319, -120.0753 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96140
| Population | 1,171 · lower than 79% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 113 · lower than 68% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.3 years · higher than 72% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $181,875 · higher than 93% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $101,805 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 65% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $932,200 · higher than 73% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,397 a month |
| Housing units | 1,732 |
| Households | 500 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 10.34 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96140. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96140
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96148 | Tahoe Vista, CA | 1.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96143 | Kings Beach, CA | 2.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 89402 | Crystal Bay, NV | 3.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96145 | Tahoe City, CA | 5.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 89452 | Incline Village, NV | 6.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 89451 | Incline Village, NV | 6.8 mi E | Standard |
| 89450 | Incline Village, NV | 7.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96146 | Olympic Valley, CA | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 96160 | Truckee, CA | 8.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96162 | Truckee, CA | 8.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 96161 | Truckee, CA | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 96111 | Floriston, CA | 11.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96140 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96140
PO BOX 123
CARNELIAN BAY CA 96140
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Agate Bay, Cedar Flat, Flick Point, Fulton Acres and Ridgewood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96140-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96140?
- 96140 is a Carnelian Bay, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96140 in?
- ZIP code 96140 is in Placer County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96140 in?
- 96140 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96140?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96140 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96140?
- About 1,171 people live in ZIP code 96140, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96140?
- The median household income in 96140 is $181,875 a year, higher than 93% of California ZIP codes.
- Can I use 96140 for a street address?
- No. 96140 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Carnelian Bay use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96140?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96140 are 96148 (Tahoe Vista, 1.5 miles), 96143 (Kings Beach, 2.8 miles), 89402 (Crystal Bay, 3.8 miles) and 96145 (Tahoe City, 5.1 miles).