96021 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96021, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96021 is a zip code in Tehama County, California, which covers Corning CCD, East Tehama CCD, Red Bluff CCD, and West Tehama, with a total population of 15,660 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96021 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96021.

The estimated population of people living in 96021 is 15,660, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96021 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,660
+4.61%
-6.06%
2020
14,970
 -6.54% -
2019
16,017
 -1.3% -
2018
16,228
 -2.65% -
2017
16,670
 - -

Population of 96021 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96021 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
48.2%
52.5%
 -8.19%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Native
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
45.9%
42.2%
 +8.77%
Asian
2.4%
1.1%
 +118.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.9%
 -10.34%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96021 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 96021 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96021 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96021 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -4.02% 35.6 -3.26% 36.8 -3.66%
2020 37.3 +0.27% 36.8 -0.81% 38.2 +2.14%
2019 37.2 +6.9% 37.1 +6.92% 37.4 +6.25%
2018 34.8 -2.79% 34.7 -3.88% 35.2 -1.4%
2017 35.8 - 36.1 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 96021 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 96021 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,575 -28.18% 1,032 1.94% 1,173 998
10 to 19 988 -20.06% 1,568 -29.43% 774 1,133
20 to 29 900 +27.2% 1,110 0.63% 1,093 1,070
30 to 39 1,118 +14.13% 967 +5.55% 1,269 1,021
40 to 49 876 -40.27% 960 -23.54% 566 749
50 to 59 1,125 0.56% 1,044 +12.76% 1,098 1,170
60 to 69 824 +13.96% 1,024 -4.37% 926 969
70+ 798 -10.36% 761 +25.01% 683 968

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96021 zip code is $47,914.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 96021.

  • Under 25
    $38,148.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,885.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,344.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,488.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96021 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 96021, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 96021 is currently $60,773.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.91% of households in 96021 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 96021 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96021 is $22,927.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96021 by the total population of 96021.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96021 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96021 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96021 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96021 zip over the age of 16 is 12,196.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 96021 is 55.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 96021 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 614 42.70% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 1,045 83.80% 1.00%
25 to 29 years 1,118 86.70% 11.50%
30 to 34 years 1,388 83.20% 11.10%
35 to 44 years 1,449 75.90% 12.80%
45 to 54 years 1,874 82.30% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 1,162 54.20% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,053 56.20% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 1,503 16.00% 2.10%
75 years and over 990 3.90% 17.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96021. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,783 58.40% 8.70%
Black or African American 17 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 169 67.50% 0.00%
Asian 204 80.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 39 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,790 68.20% 10.20%
Two or more races 1,194 60.50% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 5,116 71.00% 6.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,484 52.60% 9.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96021 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 96021 is 6,819, with median earnings of $30,362.00.

Women in 96021 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,819 $30,362.00
Male 3,815 $34,470.00
Female 3,004 $24,195.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96021 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 238 $36,711.00
Business and Financial 88 $52,105.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $70,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $103,750.00
Community and Social Service 64 $75,081.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 466 $25,556.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $34,688.00
Healthcare Support 302 $26,053.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 520 $16,027.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 677 $32,940.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $11,042.00
Sales 347 $19,087.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,102 $35,048.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 403 $28,103.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $50,545.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 279 $48,299.00
Production 946 $34,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $50,200.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96021 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 96021.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 110 $50,395.00 128 $26,667.00
Business and Financial 42 $80,167.00 46 $44,737.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $70,536.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $103,750.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 46 $75,806.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00 437 $22,404.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 72 $34,688.00
Healthcare Support 12 $17,500.00 290 $26,081.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 189 $11,394.00 331 $17,306.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 628 $33,429.00 49 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 81 $9,757.00
Sales 179 $21,782.00 168 $15,613.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $52,157.00 870 $26,090.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 280 $27,553.00 123 $31,250.00
Construction and Extraction 289 $50,545.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 279 $48,299.00 0 $0.00
Production 720 $36,780.00 226 $19,724.00
Transportation and Material Moving 218 $50,300.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,379 households in 96021, with an average household size of 2.9 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,864 families living in the 96021 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 96021:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,682 295 887 1,515
Average Household Size 3.52 4.32 3.4 1.25
Total Families 2,682 295 887 0
Average Household Size 3.45 4.21 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 3,864 families living in 96021, 13.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96021:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,024 housing units in 96021.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,379 89.29%
Vacant 645 10.71%

31.79% of the total 6,024 housing units in 96021 are rental units. This is approximately 1,915 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,332 are occupied by the owner - or 55.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96021 is $963.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96021 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    132
  • Less than $500
    141
  • $500 to $999
    880
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    684
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    141
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    69
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96021 is $212,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96021 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    271
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    275
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    365
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    637
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    878
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    651
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    221
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96021. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96021 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    363
  • 1940 to 1949
    257
  • 1950 to 1959
    648
  • 1960 to 1969
    572
  • 1970 to 1979
    999
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,187
  • 1990 to 1999
    743
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,105
  • 2010 to 2013
    149
  • 2014 or later
    1

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 96021 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    321
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,570
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,565
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,923

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96021 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96021 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96021.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    430
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,728
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    853
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    816
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    581
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    88
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    892
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    401
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    116
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    298
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    153
  • 90 or more minutes
    79

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96021 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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