| ZIP Code | 96022 |
|---|---|
| City | Cottonwood |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 686 ft |
| Latitude | 40.336308 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.447977 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 9.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 160 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,680 (24.3%) |
| Some College | 1,510 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 2,761 (25.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,319 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,579 (23.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,220 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,300 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,409/mo ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,539 |
| Vacant Units | 520 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,539 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 520 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 96022 is located in Cottonwood, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 16,497, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 96022 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,220 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96022 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,409 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 96022 is primarily White (76.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.6%. Household income has grown by 58% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96022 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 96022 in Cottonwood, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,497 residents, a median household income of $87,220, and a median home value of $355,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.