| ZIP Code | 96023 |
|---|---|
| City | Dorris |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 4,263 ft |
| Latitude | 41.909076 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.976846 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 20.7% ▲ 107% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.0% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.6% ▲ 179% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 270 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 94 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 86 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 74 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 85 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $36,014 ▼ 53% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,000 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $822/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 572 |
| Vacant Units | 72 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 572 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 72 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 96023 is located in Dorris, California, within Siskiyou County. With a population of 1,128, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 96023 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $36,014 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96023 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $139,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $822 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 96023 is majority White (64.27%). Residents are less-educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.7%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96023 stands at 13.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 96023 in Dorris, CA is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,128 residents, a median household income of $36,014, and a median home value of $139,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.