City

Big Bend, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shasta County  ·  California

👥157Population
💰$24,583Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊52.4%Unemployment▲ 970% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 7%Black: 3.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic7.0%
Black3.2%
Asian1.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty38.2% ▲ 282% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment52.4% ▲ 970% above avg
HS Graduate35 (31.3%)
Some College19 (17%)
Associates18 (16.1%)
Bachelors23 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree17 (15.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 17%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
HS Grad31.3%
Some College17.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,583 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units128
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Walked
39%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
10%
2000+
60%
About Big Bend, CA

Big Bend is a city in California, located in Shasta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 157 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Big Bend is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,583 is well below the national average. Approximately 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 52.4%, more than double the national average.

The population of Big Bend is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96011 157 $24,583 $850 52.4% 35.7% 67.7%