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ZIP Code 96142

El Dorado, California

FIPS 96142

Juniper

ZIP Code 96142 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 96th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$836,700

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.5

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

725

Median Age

46

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$836,700

Higher than 96%

Median Property Tax

$4,598

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.78

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,745

Higher than 89%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

49%

Higher than 100%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-40%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

43.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

0

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

200

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

179

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.5

Higher than 62%

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 96142: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96142?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96142 is $836,700, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96142?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96142 is $4,598, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96142 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96142 cost about 8.78× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 96142?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 96142 is $1,745 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 96142?
Home prices in ZIP Code 96142 have moved 65% over the past five years (49% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96142?
ZIP Code 96142 averages 43.3°F year-round, summer highs near 74°F, winter lows around 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 179 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96142 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96142's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.5 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

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