US ZIP Code
96033

French Gulch, CA

Shasta County  ·  California

● Active
👥 245 Population ↓ 50% since 2019
💰 $41,875 Median HH Income
▼ 45% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019
🎂 60.1 Median Age ↑ 17% since 2019
🎓 25.0% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 2.7% Unemployment
▼ 45% below avg ↓ 35% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code96033
CityFrench Gulch
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyShasta County
Area Code530
Elevation2,374 ft
Latitude40.740573
Longitude-122.592563
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06089
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.2% (128) Female 47.8% (117) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Asian: 5.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian5.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.43
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.2%)
HS Graduate63 (34.2%)
Some College29 (15.8%)
Associates42 (22.8%)
Bachelors15 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree31 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–100k
25%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
7%
$200k–300k
20%
$300k–500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,875 ▼ 45% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019
Median Rent$1,300/mo ↑ 18% since 2019
Total Units138
Vacant Units37
Avg HH Size2.43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–50k
28%
$50k–75k
7%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units138
Vacant37
Owner Occupied82.2%
Renter Occupied17.8%
Avg HH Size2.43
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 96033 is in French Gulch, CA, in Shasta County.
ZIP code 96033 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 96033 is in Shasta County, CA.
ZIP 96033 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 96033 is 245 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 96033 is $41,875 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 96033

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.