96064 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96064, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96064 is a zip code in Siskiyou County, California, which covers Montague CCD, Weed CCD, and Yreka, with a total population of 4,442 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 96064 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96064.

The estimated population of people living in 96064 is 4,442, with a median age of 52.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96064 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,442
+1.69%
-8.07%
2020
4,368
 -3.64% -
2019
4,533
 -4.95% -
2018
4,769
 -1.3% -
2017
4,832
 - -

Population of 96064 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96064 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
81.2%
79%
 +2.78%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
3.3%
2.4%
 +37.50%
Hispanic
8.6%
10.8%
 -20.37%
Asian
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
6.2%
 -20.97%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96064 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 96064 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96064 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96064 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.1 +5.47% 51.8 +5.5% 52.4 +4.8%
2020 49.4 0% 49.1 +0.82% 50 -0.79%
2019 49.4 +7.86% 48.7 +12.21% 50.4 +2.86%
2018 45.8 +3.39% 43.4 +3.83% 49 +7.22%
2017 44.3 - 41.8 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 96064 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 96064 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 9 316 -30.56% 220 -43.32% 222 136
10 to 19 311 -20.15% 327 -26.44% 249 245
20 to 29 277 -17.83% 235 -12.9% 224 203
30 to 39 311 -40.83% 233 -4.87% 190 219
40 to 49 234 -24.96% 236 -2.51% 179 218
50 to 59 377 -14.59% 409 +3.34% 324 418
60 to 69 354 +26.82% 343 +25.1% 458 436
70+ 348 +12.04% 301 +13.58% 382 339

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96064 zip code is $53,204.00.

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 96064.

  • Under 25
    $34,904.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,735.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,292.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,404.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96064 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 96064, 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 96064 is currently $67,071.00.

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.

2.06% of households in 96064 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 96064 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96064 is $27,902.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96064 by the total population of 96064.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96064 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96064 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
    9.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96064 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96064 zip over the age of 16 is 3,765.

Of those people, a total of 46.70% 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 96064 is 43.50%.

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 96064 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 175 45.10% 30.40%
20 to 24 years 196 71.90% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 231 89.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 218 50.90% 14.40%
35 to 44 years 384 72.70% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 618 62.00% 8.60%
55 to 59 years 328 70.70% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 524 29.60% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 702 16.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 389 13.60% 1.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96064. 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 3,265 46.70% 6.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 105 53.30% 7.10%
Asian 71 18.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 100 77.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 224 37.90% 7.10%
Hispanic or Latino 257 58.80% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,135 46.20% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96064 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 96064 is 1,638, with median earnings of $34,077.00.

Women in 96064 are earning approximately 75.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,638 $34,077.00
Male 821 $41,094.00
Female 817 $30,912.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96064 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 149 $39,750.00
Business and Financial 26 $38,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $51,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $50,446.00
Community and Social Service 32 $35,417.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 125 $17,344.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $11,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $78,375.00
Healthcare Support 73 $23,523.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $4,286.00
Law Enforcement 28 $98,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $11,818.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $9,000.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $16,406.00
Sales 158 $31,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 177 $29,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $31,667.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $33,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $48,125.00
Production 139 $54,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 67 $52,813.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96064 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 96064.

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 87 $43,125.00 62 $38,333.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 17 $38,229.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 19 $49,659.00
Community and Social Service 20 $80,833.00 12 $26,250.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $65,417.00 114 $16,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $70,714.00 85 $79,625.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 70 $23,864.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $3,125.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $98,000.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $6,964.00 37 $15,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $10,893.00 27 $7,750.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 21 $16,094.00
Sales 61 $51,375.00 97 $27,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 39 $40,074.00 138 $28,889.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $31,389.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 100 $34,531.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 43 $53,750.00 12 $0.00
Production 108 $59,583.00 31 $32,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $54,063.00 16 $34,000.00

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 1,799 households in 96064, with an average household size of 2.45 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 1,166 families living in the 96064 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 96064:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 956 46 164 633
Average Household Size 2.74 4.13 4.55 1.35
Total Families 956 46 164 0
Average Household Size 2.74 3.15 3.87 0

Poverty

Of the 1,166 families living in 96064, 10.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96064:

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 2,145 housing units in 96064.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,799 83.87%
Vacant 346 16.13%

17.11% of the total 2,145 housing units in 96064 are rental units. This is approximately 367 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,365 are occupied by the owner - or 63.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96064 is $827.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96064 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
    67
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    131
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96064 is $199,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96064 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    59
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    160
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    169
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    300
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    295
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    285
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    79
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96064. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96064 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    222
  • 1940 to 1949
    140
  • 1950 to 1959
    93
  • 1960 to 1969
    165
  • 1970 to 1979
    399
  • 1980 to 1989
    400
  • 1990 to 1999
    315
  • 2000 to 2009
    293
  • 2010 to 2013
    118
  • 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 96064 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    39
  • 1 vehicle available
    381
  • 2 vehicles available
    732
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    647

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96064 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96064 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96064.

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
    102
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    162
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    243
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    271
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    220
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    83
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    112
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    84
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    49
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    50
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 96064 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 96064

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 96064 compare to other zip codes in California, check out the list of all California zip codes below: