| ZIP Code | 96055 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Molinos |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Tehama County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 321 ft |
| Latitude | 40.099121 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.998375 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 26.4% ▲ 164% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.1% ▲ 146% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 721 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 294 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 646 (28.3%) |
| Bachelors | 190 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 412 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,657 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,101/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,708 |
| Vacant Units | 261 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,708 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 261 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 96055 is located in Los Molinos, California, within Tehama County. With a population of 3,404, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 96055 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,657 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96055 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,101 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 96055 is majority White (60.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.4%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96055 stands at 12.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 96055 in Los Molinos, CA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,404 residents, a median household income of $53,657, and a median home value of $261,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.