| ZIP Code | 96091 |
|---|---|
| City | Trinity Center |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Trinity County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 2,973 ft |
| Latitude | 41.043873 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.800791 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 67.1 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 185 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 84 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 124 (20.2%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 198 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,432 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $341,400 ▲ 22% above avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,109/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 844 |
| Vacant Units | 515 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 844 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 515 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 96091 is located in Trinity Center, California, within Trinity County. With a population of 761, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 67.1 years. Economically, 96091 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,432 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96091 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,109 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 96091 is primarily White (89.49%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96091 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 96091 in Trinity Center, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 761 residents, a median household income of $59,432, and a median home value of $341,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.