| ZIP Code | 96028 |
|---|---|
| City | Fall River Mills |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 3,314 ft |
| Latitude | 41.007447 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.457463 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.9% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.4% ▲ 173% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 356 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 183 (16%) |
| Associates | 228 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 226 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,851 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $399,400 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,042/mo ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 939 |
| Vacant Units | 334 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 939 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 334 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 96028 is located in Fall River Mills, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 1,667, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.5 years. Economically, 96028 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,851 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96028 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $399,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,042 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 96028 is majority White (67.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96028 stands at 13.4%, which is more than double the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 96028 in Fall River Mills, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,667 residents, a median household income of $61,851, and a median home value of $399,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.