| ZIP Code | 96121 |
|---|---|
| City | Milford |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Lassen County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 4,312 ft |
| Latitude | 40.164393 |
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| Longitude | -120.380042 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Some College | 9 (10%) |
| Associates | 42 (46.7%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (17.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,826 ▲ 15% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Median Rent | $1,064/mo |
| Total Units | 72 |
| Vacant Units | 14 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 72 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 14 |
| Owner Occupied | 15.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 84.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 96121 is located in Milford, California, within Lassen County. With a population of 169, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 96121 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,826 is above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,064 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 84.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 96121 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
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 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 96121 in Milford, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community.