City

Tulelake, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Siskiyou County  ·  California

👥2,347Population
💰$47,609Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$162,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Hispanic: 41.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White53.4%
Hispanic41.9%
Black0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.2%)
HS Graduate592 (43.4%)
Some College158 (11.6%)
Associates231 (16.9%)
Bachelors74 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree293 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,609 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$162,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units1,031
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%
About Tulelake, CA

Tulelake is a city in California, located in Siskiyou County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,347 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Tulelake is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,609 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tulelake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tulelake is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tulelake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96134 2,347 $47,609 $162,800 $718 9.0% 26.9% 79.6%