City

Alturas, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Modoc County  ·  California

👥4,868Population
💰$57,117Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$192,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5.5%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic12.1%
Black1.2%
Asian0.2%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.3%)
HS Graduate945 (31%)
Some College406 (13.3%)
Associates565 (18.5%)
Bachelors390 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree703 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,117 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$192,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units2,456
Vacant Units586

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Alturas, CA

Alturas is a city in California, located in Modoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Alturas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,117 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alturas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alturas is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.92%).

Alturas, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Alturas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96101 4,868 $57,117 $192,200 $830 6.3% 35.9% 71.8%