City

Susanville, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lassen County  ·  California

👥20,892Population
💰$71,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$258,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.6% Female 35.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.2%Hispanic: 25.7%Black: 9%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White57.2%
Hispanic25.7%
Black9.0%
Asian1.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
38%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma239 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,255 (33.3%)
Some College2,952 (23.1%)
Associates1,988 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,431 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,908 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 23.1%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College23.1%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$258,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units7,193
Vacant Units1,535

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Susanville, CA

Susanville is a city in California, located in Lassen County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Susanville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,125 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Susanville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $258,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Susanville is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.24%).

Susanville, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Susanville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96130 20,892 $71,125 $258,400 $982 7.2% 26.1% 65.3%