City

Palo Cedro, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shasta County  ·  California

👥5,633Population
💰$123,237Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$539,800Median Home Value▲ 94% above avg
🎓55.2%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.9%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.9%)
HS Graduate701 (18.9%)
Some College312 (8.4%)
Associates618 (16.6%)
Bachelors477 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,575 (42.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.5%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$123,237 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$539,800 ▲ 94% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,609/mo
Total Housing Units1,971
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Palo Cedro, CA

Palo Cedro is a city in California, located in Shasta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,633 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Palo Cedro is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $123,237 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Palo Cedro is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $539,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,609 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palo Cedro is well-educated. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.34%).

Palo Cedro, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Palo Cedro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96073 5,633 $123,237 $539,800 $1,609 4.3% 55.2% 93.5%