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U.S. ZIP Code · CA96126

Sierra County

Typical home value

$499,122[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.9%
5-year / yr
+1.0%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+75.7%
vs metro
vs state
-28.8%
ZIP 96126 location in CA
Location of ZIP 96126 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 96126 is worth $499,122. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sierra County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
351[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sierra County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-9[5]
Moved in
63
Moved out
72

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • William R. Rouse ROP

    High · Grades 10–12 · WIlliam (R) Rouse ROP

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,524
Loan principal$399,297
Down payment$99,824
Total interest paid$509,282

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,439
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 96126?
The typical home in 96126 is worth $499,122, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 96126?
Home values in 96126 are down 3.9% over the past year, and up 1.0% a year over five years.

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