96142 — Tahoma, CA Home Values
Typical home value $898,636 as of August 2026 · 13th of 116 in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 96142, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 96142 compares in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
ZIP code 96142 (Tahoma, CA) has a typical home value of $898,636 as of August 2026, ranking 13th of 116 ZIP codes tracked in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +3.8%, from $865,963 in August 2021 to $898,636 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 20× the annual rent ($3,750/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
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Population and demographics
ZIP code 96142 has a population of 821, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 93.4% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Black or African American, and 0.2% Asian.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Valley Elementary | 943 Tahoe Island Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA | 7.6 mi |
| South Tahoe High | 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA | 7.8 mi |
| Mt. Tallac High | 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA | 7.8 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 96142?
$898,636 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 96142 an expensive ZIP code in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area?
96142 ranks 13th of 116 ZIP codes in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 90% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 96142 changed over the past year?
+6.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 96142?
The typical home price is 20× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($3,750/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 96142?
821, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 96142?
Tahoe Valley Elementary (7.6 mi), South Tahoe High (7.8 mi), Mt. Tallac High (7.8 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 96142?
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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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.