City

Los Molinos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tehama County  ·  California

👥3,404Population
💰$53,657Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$261,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 146% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.9%Hispanic: 34%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White60.9%
Hispanic34.0%
Asian1.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty26.4% ▲ 164% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 146% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate721 (31.5%)
Some College294 (12.9%)
Associates646 (28.3%)
Bachelors190 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree412 (18%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 28.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates28.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,657 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$261,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,101/mo
Total Housing Units1,708
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Los Molinos, CA

Los Molinos is a city in California, located in Tehama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,404 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Los Molinos is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,657 is below the national average. Approximately 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Los Molinos is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $261,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,101 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Molinos is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Los Molinos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96055 3,404 $53,657 $261,000 $1,101 12.1% 26.3% 67.3%