96028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96028 is a zip code in Shasta County, California, which covers East Shasta, with a total population of 1,641 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 96028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96028.

The estimated population of people living in 96028 is 1,641, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,641
+64.1%
+20.40%
2020
1,000
 -26.9% -
2019
1,368
+0.66%
-
2018
1,359
 -0.29% -
2017
1,363
 - -

Population of 96028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96028 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
65.9%
78.5%
 -16.05%
Black/African American
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Native
4.3%
5.9%
 -27.12%
Hispanic
17.5%
15%
 +16.67%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
11.9%
0.4%
 +2,875.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96028 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 96028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -25.04% 42.2 -29.55% 41.9 -20.64%
2020 56.3 -0.35% 59.9 +6.21% 52.8 -6.71%
2019 56.5 +32.94% 56.4 +57.98% 56.6 +8.85%
2018 42.5 +5.72% 35.7 -12.93% 52 +29.35%
2017 40.2 - 41 - 40.2 -

The median age of the 96028 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 96028 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 96 82
10 to 19 151 +305.01% 47 +204.84% 217 87
20 to 29 123 -151.55% 43 +379.17% 16 128
30 to 39 67 178.93% 189 214.53% 27 49
40 to 49 25 +1425% 59 +158.39% 97 142
50 to 59 73 18.62% 68 +38.65% 70 93
60 to 69 100 0.23% 62 +101% 91 139
70+ 145 56.15% 158 +21.89% 131 176

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96028 zip code is $0.00.

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.

The median household income for 96028 is not available and shows as $0. This is because there is no data from the latest ACS survey, and it can happen when the population is too small or the area too rural to get a representative sample.

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 96028.

The median income by age is not available for 96028.

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96028 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 96028, 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 96028 is currently $81,843.00.

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.

6.59% of households in 96028 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 96028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96028 is $28,999.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96028 by the total population of 96028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96028 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
    1.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96028 zip over the age of 16 is 1,324.

Of those people, a total of 52.60% 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 96028 is 44.00%.

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 96028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 165 6.70% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 7 0.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 137 95.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 9 0.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 258 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 111 84.70% 13.80%
55 to 59 years 100 57.00% 38.60%
60 to 64 years 161 38.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 175 29.10% 43.10%
75 years and over 201 15.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96028. 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 1,016 53.00% 13.80%
Black or African American 7 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 128 54.70% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 63 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 110 22.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 189 51.30% 24.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 992 51.80% 9.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96028 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 96028 is 583, with median earnings of $50,063.00.

Women in 96028 are earning approximately 41.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 583 $50,063.00
Male 274 $57,885.00
Female 309 $24,115.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96028 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 100 $56,111.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 86 $0.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 24 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $2,499.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $0.00
Production 72 $39,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96028 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 96028.

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 50 $56,111.00 50 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 86 $0.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 49 $2,499.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 51 $50,438.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 24 $0.00 0 $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 607 households in 96028, with an average household size of 2.62 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 452 families living in the 96028 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 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 96028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 364 8 80 155
Average Household Size 3.2 1.88 2.89 1.19
Total Families 364 8 80 0
Average Household Size 3.2 1.88 2.89 0

Poverty

Of the 452 families living in 96028, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96028:

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 1,036 housing units in 96028.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 607 58.59%
Vacant 429 41.41%

12.26% of the total 1,036 housing units in 96028 are rental units. This is approximately 127 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 445 are occupied by the owner - or 42.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96028 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96028 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    48
  • $500 to $999
    26
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96028 is $286,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    75
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    112
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    123
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    51
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    92
  • 1940 to 1949
    149
  • 1950 to 1959
    94
  • 1960 to 1969
    61
  • 1970 to 1979
    76
  • 1980 to 1989
    378
  • 1990 to 1999
    116
  • 2000 to 2009
    70
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 96028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    211
  • 2 vehicles available
    177
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    219

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96028 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96028.

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
    77
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    90
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    81
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    30
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    110
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    89
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    78
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96028 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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