City

French Gulch, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shasta County  ·  California

👥245Population
💰$41,875Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂60.1Median Age
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Asian: 5.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian5.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.2%)
HS Graduate63 (34.2%)
Some College29 (15.8%)
Associates42 (22.8%)
Bachelors15 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree31 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,875 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units138
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About French Gulch, CA

French Gulch is a city in California, located in Shasta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 245 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.1 years.

Economically, French Gulch is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,875 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The population of French Gulch is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in French Gulch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96033 245 $41,875 $1,300 2.7% 25.0% 82.2%