City

Yreka, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Siskiyou County  ·  California

👥10,220Population
💰$47,105Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$256,400Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic12.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,639 (25.3%)
Some College981 (15.1%)
Associates1,452 (22.4%)
Bachelors953 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,390 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,105 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$256,400 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units4,737
Vacant Units359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Yreka, CA

Yreka is a city in California, located in Siskiyou County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,220 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Yreka is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,105 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Yreka is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yreka is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yreka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96097 10,220 $47,105 $256,400 $984 7.6% 36.2% 63.9%