City

Corning, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tehama County  ·  California

👥15,076Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$287,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.6%Hispanic: 50.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 3%Other: 1.7%Race
White43.6%
Hispanic50.7%
Black0.1%
Asian3.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma321 (3.8%)
HS Graduate3,248 (37.9%)
Some College1,158 (13.5%)
Associates1,636 (19.1%)
Bachelors934 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,263 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$287,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,144/mo
Total Housing Units5,879
Vacant Units660

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Corning, CA

Corning is a city in California, located in Tehama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,076 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Corning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Corning is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,144 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corning is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Corning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96021 15,076 $58,125 $287,400 $1,144 4.4% 25.7% 65.6%