| ZIP Code | 96027 |
|---|---|
| City | Etna |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,860 ft |
| Latitude | 41.389877 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.231074 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 13.2% ▲ 32% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.3% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 12.2% ▲ 149% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 351 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 147 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 212 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 243 (17.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 419 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,559 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $315,400 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,017/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 928 |
| Vacant Units | 134 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 928 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 134 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 96027 is located in Etna, California, within Siskiyou County. With a population of 1,872, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.3 years. Economically, 96027 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,559 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96027 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $315,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,017 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 96027 is primarily White (79.38%). Residents are well-educated — 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96027 stands at 12.2%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 96027 in Etna, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,872 residents, a median household income of $69,559, and a median home value of $315,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.