| ZIP Code | 96017 |
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| City | Castella |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,580 ft |
| Latitude | 41.10596 |
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| Longitude | -122.312517 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 24.2% ▲ 142% above avg |
| College Grads | 65.1% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 16 (14.7%) |
| Some College | 10 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 12 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (33%) |
| Graduate Degree | 35 (32.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,500 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $593/mo ↓ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 180 |
| Vacant Units | 112 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 180 |
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| Vacant | 112 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 96017 is located in Castella, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 132, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.1 years. Economically, 96017 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,500 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $593 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 96017 is primarily White (83.33%). Residents are highly educated — 65.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.2%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 96017 in Castella, CA is characterized as working-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.