City

Dunsmuir, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Siskiyou County  ·  California

👥2,150Population
💰$43,714Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$271,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 7.7%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic12.2%
Black1.4%
Asian1.5%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (2.7%)
HS Graduate451 (29.1%)
Some College182 (11.8%)
Associates277 (17.9%)
Bachelors245 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree351 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,714 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$271,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Dunsmuir, CA

Dunsmuir is a city in California, located in Siskiyou County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,150 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Dunsmuir is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,714 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Dunsmuir is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunsmuir is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunsmuir
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96025 2,150 $43,714 $271,900 $930 9.7% 38.5% 66.4%