County

Lassen County, CA

15 ZIP codes  ·  14 cities  ·  California

👥31,686Population
💰$68,763Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$261,529Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.4% Female 37.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62%Hispanic: 22.6%Black: 9.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White62.0%
Hispanic22.6%
Black9.7%
Asian1.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma318 (1.6%)
HS Graduate6,107 (30.6%)
Some College4,414 (22.1%)
Associates3,464 (17.4%)
Bachelors2,450 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree3,199 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College22.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,763 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$261,528 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,019/mo
Total Housing Units14,485
Vacant Units5,002

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Lassen County, CA

Lassen County is located in California and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,686 residents. With a median age of 38.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Lassen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,762 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.1%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Lassen County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $261,528 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,019. Homeownership rates are high at 67.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lassen County are majority White (62.01%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lassen County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 15 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Lassen County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
96009 Bieber 380 $50,950 $142,900 $686 0.0% 34.0%
96109 Doyle 1,182 $50,556 $231,500 14.5% 26.6%
96113 Herlong 2,310 $54,922 $72,200 $1,082 13.2% 30.8%
96114 Janesville 2,797 $70,000 $297,900 $1,336 4.0% 26.2%
96117 Litchfield 249 $101,250 $315,600 0.0% 36.4%
96121 Milford 169 $87,826 $1,064 0.0% 43.3%
96123 Ravendale 77 $39,167 32.3% 30.5%
96128 Standish 642 $89,340 $391,500 0.0% 37.0%
96130 Susanville 20,892 $71,125 $258,400 $982 7.2% 26.1%
96132 Termo 17 $43,125 0.0% 0.0%
96137 Westwood 2,717 $63,480 $403,100 $971 12.7% 40.1%