County

Trinity County, CA

12 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  California

👥15,404Population
💰$57,741Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$336,935Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 2%Asian: 3.1%Other: 5.8%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Black2.0%
Asian3.1%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.1%)
HS Graduate4,591 (41.1%)
Some College787 (7%)
Associates2,852 (25.5%)
Bachelors995 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,942 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,741 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$336,935 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units7,886
Vacant Units2,677

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Trinity County, CA

Trinity County is located in California and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,404 residents. With a median age of 52.16, it is a mature county.

Trinity County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,741 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Trinity County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $336,935 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $937. Homeownership rates are high at 73.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Trinity County are primarily White (79.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Trinity County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 12 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 Trinity County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
95527 Burnt Ranch 708 $73,125 $426,100 0.0% 32.4%
96024 Douglas City 1,029 $46,964 $369,700 $1,017 1.9% 27.2%
96041 Hayfork 3,413 $46,914 $272,800 $808 0.0% 20.8%
96048 Junction City 1,197 $63,199 $400,800 $697 12.4% 26.3%
96052 Lewiston 2,817 $56,734 $321,200 $1,056 3.4% 19.3%
95552 Mad River 433 $21,007 $196,700 $420 0.0% 21.8%
95563 Salyer 584 $46,607 $580,900 0.0% 40.9%
96091 Trinity Center 761 $59,432 $341,400 $1,109 7.4% 35.6%
96093 Weaverville 3,626 $72,793 $335,800 $1,050 10.7% 34.9%