96161 — Truckee, CA Home Values
Typical home value $1,036,416 as of August 2026 · 1st of 7 in Truckee-Grass Valley, CA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 96161, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 96161 compares in the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA area
ZIP code 96161 (Truckee, CA) has a typical home value of $1,036,416 as of August 2026, ranking 1st of 7 ZIP codes tracked in the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA area, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro. Prices here have moved +2.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +2.3%, from $1,013,598 in August 2021 to $1,036,416 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 19.4× the annual rent ($4,444/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Truckee.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 96161 has a population of 19,231, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 81.2% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% two or more races, 1.4% Asian, 0.4% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% another race, and 0.1% Black or African American.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee Elementary | 11911 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA | 1.6 mi |
| Tahoe Truckee High | 11725 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA | 1.6 mi |
| Sierra High (Continuation) | 11661 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, CA | 1.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96161?
$1,036,416 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 96161 an expensive ZIP code in the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA area?
96161 ranks 1st of 7 ZIP codes in the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA area by typical home value, the most expensive ZIP code in the metro.
How much have home values in 96161 changed over the past year?
+2.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 96161?
The typical home price is 19.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($4,444/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 96161?
19,231, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 96161?
Truckee Elementary (1.6 mi), Tahoe Truckee High (1.6 mi), Sierra High (Continuation) (1.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 96161?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Truckee-Grass Valley, CA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.