| ZIP Code | 96073 |
|---|---|
| City | Palo Cedro |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 594 ft |
| Latitude | 40.598601 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.19493 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 701 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 312 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 618 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 477 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,575 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,237 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $539,800 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,609/mo ↓ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,971 |
| Vacant Units | 42 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,971 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 42 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 96073 is located in Palo Cedro, California, within Shasta County. With a population of 5,633, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 96073 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,237 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96073 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $539,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,609 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 96073 is primarily White (84.34%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96073 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 96073 in Palo Cedro, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,633 residents, a median household income of $123,237, and a median home value of $539,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.