| ZIP Code | 96101 |
|---|---|
| City | Alturas |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Modoc County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 4,465 ft |
| Latitude | 41.456252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.511306 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 22.2% ▲ 122% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 945 (31%) |
| Some College | 406 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 565 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 390 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 703 (23.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,117 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,200 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $830/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,456 |
| Vacant Units | 586 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,456 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 586 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 96101 is located in Alturas, California, within Modoc County. With a population of 4,868, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 96101 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,117 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 96101 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $830 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 96101 is primarily White (77.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.2%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 96101 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 96101 in Alturas, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,868 residents, a median household income of $57,117, and a median home value of $192,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.