| ZIP Code | 96051 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakehead |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 1,442 ft |
| Latitude | 40.916328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.310822 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.4 yrs ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.86 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 196 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 130 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 198 (24.7%) |
| Bachelors | 89 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 188 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,000 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $311,700 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $980/mo ↓ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 845 |
| Vacant Units | 369 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 845 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 369 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
ZIP code 96051 is located in Lakehead, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 885, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.4 years. Economically, 96051 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,000 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96051 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $980 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 96051 is primarily White (84.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96051 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 96051 in Lakehead, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 885 residents, a median household income of $63,000, and a median home value of $311,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.