Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 28.2% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 65% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 318 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,107 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 4,414 (22.1%) |
| Associates | 3,464 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,450 (12.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,199 (16%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,763 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,528 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,019/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,485 |
| Vacant Units | 5,002 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |