| ZIP Code | 96034 |
|---|---|
| City | Gazelle |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 5,037 ft |
| Latitude | 41.444019 |
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| Longitude | -122.60496 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06093 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.0 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 41% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 62 (26.7%) |
| Some College | 30 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 52 (22.4%) |
| Bachelors | 20 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 68 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,875 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $292,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $877/mo ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 168 |
| Vacant Units | 24 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 168 |
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| Vacant | 24 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 96034 is located in Gazelle, California, within Siskiyou County. With a population of 325, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45 years. Economically, 96034 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96034 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $292,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $877 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 96034 is primarily White (94.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96034 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 96034 in Gazelle, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 325 residents, a median household income of $56,875, and a median home value of $292,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.