At a Glance
Median Income
$120,795
$128,408 per capita
Home Value
$1,234,600
Zillow: $1,543,985
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
8.1% smoking rate
How Zephyr Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zephyr Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zephyr Cove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zephyr Cove residents earn a median household income of $120,795 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $128,408. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,092 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zephyr Cove is $1,234,600 , 338% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,543,985. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
37.4% of adults in Zephyr Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zephyr Cove has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population574
Median Age66.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$120,795
Per Capita$128,408
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,329
Housing
F
Home Value$1,234,600
Rent$1,792
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$1,543,985
Housing Units674
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death10,864/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation7,281 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Zephyr Cove was built in 1972.
44.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.