| ZIP Code | 96033 |
|---|---|
| City | French Gulch |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,374 ft |
| Latitude | 40.740573 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.592563 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.1 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.0% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 63 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 29 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 42 (22.8%) |
| Bachelors | 15 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 31 (16.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,875 ▼ 45% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 138 |
| Vacant Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 138 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 37 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 96033 is located in French Gulch, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 245, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.1 years. Economically, 96033 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,875 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 96033 is primarily White (83.67%). Residents are less-educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96033 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 96033 in French Gulch, CA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.