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Kings beach, CA — ZIP 96143

Population: 3,222 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 96143 (Kings beach, CA) is $792,910 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 212 days on market. Typical rent runs $6,000/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$792,910

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

212

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$792,910
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$868,458
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$675,000
Median list price
$700,000
Median price per sqft
$431
1-year sale-price change
+21.1%
Median days on market
212 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-1.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$6,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,700/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Kings Beach Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (23.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
211
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,009

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL, CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RENOWN SOUTH MEADOWS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,553 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,711
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,663
Average weekly wage
$1,349
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,828

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96143State medianUS median
Median home value$792,910$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$675,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market212 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$6,000/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,711$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 96143?
$792,910.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96143?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96143?
Median days on market: 212 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96143?
Typical rent: $6,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96143?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is ZIP 96143 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96143?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96143?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96143?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96143?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 96143 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96143?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96143?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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