| ZIP Code | 96021 |
|---|---|
| City | Corning |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Tehama County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 341 ft |
| Latitude | 39.923479 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.270454 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 321 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,248 (37.9%) |
| Some College | 1,158 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 1,636 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 934 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,263 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,125 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $287,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,144/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,879 |
| Vacant Units | 660 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,879 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 660 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 96021 is located in Corning, California, within Tehama County. With a population of 15,076, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 96021 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96021 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $287,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,144 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 96021 is majority Hispanic (50.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96021 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 96021 in Corning, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,076 residents, a median household income of $58,125, and a median home value of $287,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.