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ZIP Code 96118

Sierra, California

FIPS 96118

Juniper

ZIP Code 96118 is in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99.3

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,328

Median Age

54.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,756

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.5

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

81.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

135.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

37.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99.3

Higher than 99%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 96118: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96118?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96118 is $243,800, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96118?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96118 is $1,756, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96118 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96118 cost about 4.5× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96118?
ZIP Code 96118 averages 49.2°F year-round, summer highs near 81.1°F, winter lows around 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 37.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96118 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96118's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99.3 (higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →