ZIP code 96156
Where is ZIP code 96156?
South Lake Tahoe, California
Alpine County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 96156 belongs to South Lake Tahoe, California in Alpine County. 96156 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the South Lake Tahoe post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. The closest ZIP codes are 96157 (South Lake Tahoe, 0.5 mi west), 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, 1.6 mi southwest) and 96152 (South Lake Tahoe, 1.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 96156 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Lake Tahoe |
| Also accepted | S Lake Tahoe |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Alpine County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 38.9352, -119.9676 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 96156
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96157 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 0.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96150 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 96152 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96151 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 2.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 96158 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 3.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 89449 | Stateline, NV | 3.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 96154 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 89448 | Zephyr Cove, NV | 6.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96155 | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 7.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 89413 | Glenbrook, NV | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 95721 | Echo Lake, CA | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 89411 | Genoa, NV | 10.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96156 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96156
PO BOX 123
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CA 96156
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts S LAKE TAHOE as the city name for 96156. Avoid Bijou and Camp Richardson: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96156-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96156?
- 96156 is a South Lake Tahoe, California ZIP code. S Lake Tahoe is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 96156 in?
- ZIP code 96156 is in Alpine County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96156 in?
- 96156 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96156?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96156 use area code 530.
- Can I use 96156 for a street address?
- No. 96156 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in South Lake Tahoe use 96150.
- What ZIP codes are near 96156?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96156 are 96157 (South Lake Tahoe, 0.5 miles), 96150 (South Lake Tahoe, 1.6 miles), 96152 (South Lake Tahoe, 1.8 miles) and 96151 (South Lake Tahoe, 2.6 miles).