96130 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 96130, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

96130 is a zip code in Lassen County, California, which covers Madeline Plains CCD, Susanville CCD, and Westwood, with a total population of 21,904 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 96130 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 96130.

The estimated population of people living in 96130 is 21,904, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 96130 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,904
+10.3%
+6.96%
2020
19,859
 -1.29% -
2019
20,119
 -2.11% -
2018
20,553
+0.36%
-
2017
20,479
 - -

Population of 96130 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 96130 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
58.2%
58.9%
 -1.19%
Black/African American
10.2%
10.7%
 -4.67%
Native
2.2%
3.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
24%
22.6%
 +6.19%
Asian
1.6%
1.8%
 -11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.6%
 +37.50%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 96130 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 96130 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 96130 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 96130 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 +2.1% 32.5 +1.25% 42 +5.26%
2020 33.3 +0.6% 32.1 +1.9% 39.9 -3.39%
2019 33.1 +2.48% 31.5 +1.94% 41.3 +5.36%
2018 32.3 -0.92% 30.9 -1.59% 39.2 -0.51%
2017 32.6 - 31.4 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 96130 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 96130 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 1,001 +12.79% 783 +24.62% 1,087 951
10 to 19 1,122 -5.64% 887 +3.85% 1,059 905
20 to 29 4,660 -3.27% 643 -0.8% 4,497 628
30 to 39 3,102 +2.83% 737 -4.09% 3,176 699
40 to 49 1,807 +19.9% 714 +22.92% 2,166 816
50 to 59 1,380 +8.08% 771 +14.37% 1,489 849
60 to 69 937 +15.25% 750 +37.21% 1,071 1,050
70+ 508 +24.7% 677 +20.21% 641 820

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 96130 zip code is $64,566.00.

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 96130.

  • Under 25
    $31,477.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,769.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,327.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,208.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 96130 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 96130, 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 96130 is currently $78,609.00.

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.

4.15% of households in 96130 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 96130 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 96130 is $19,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 96130 by the total population of 96130.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 96130 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 96130 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
    2.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 96130 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 96130 zip over the age of 16 is 18,566.

Of those people, a total of 29.90% 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 96130 is 28.20%.

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 96130 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 664 36.40% 6.40%
20 to 24 years 2,223 20.10% 7.00%
25 to 29 years 2,902 16.50% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 2,138 27.80% 6.20%
35 to 44 years 3,448 34.80% 6.80%
45 to 54 years 2,423 49.10% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 1,186 55.00% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 1,149 32.90% 11.10%
65 to 74 years 1,562 19.80% 1.60%
75 years and over 871 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 96130. 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 13,475 35.90% 5.00%
Black or African American 2,208 6.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 401 27.20% 27.50%
Asian 322 18.60% 8.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 79 46.80% 8.10%
Other 257 35.40% 2.20%
Two or more races 1,824 13.80% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino 4,556 6.90% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,586 44.60% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 96130 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 96130 is 5,234, with median earnings of $43,439.00.

Women in 96130 are earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,234 $43,439.00
Male 2,808 $53,897.00
Female 2,426 $36,250.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 96130 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 455 $54,129.00
Business and Financial 166 $58,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $69,034.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $108,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $93,026.00
Community and Social Service 160 $39,851.00
Legal 17 $108,250.00
Educational and Library 319 $37,457.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 126 $23,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 239 $78,958.00
Healthcare Support 149 $28,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $57,448.00
Law Enforcement 640 $83,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 207 $11,205.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 205 $28,393.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $21,875.00
Sales 323 $26,504.00
Office and Administrative Support 742 $30,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $32,794.00
Construction and Extraction 214 $33,276.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $67,266.00
Production 93 $42,344.00
Transportation and Material Moving 170 $54,917.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 96130 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 96130.

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 261 $61,328.00 194 $48,333.00
Business and Financial 37 $67,125.00 129 $44,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 64 $69,432.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $80,781.00 19 $0.00
Community and Social Service 58 $53,421.00 102 $39,389.00
Legal 5 $0.00 12 $62,500.00
Educational and Library 63 $17,019.00 256 $43,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 106 $23,750.00 20 $4,773.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $125,375.00 168 $75,938.00
Healthcare Support 26 $21,711.00 123 $33,365.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $57,292.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 589 $86,691.00 51 $52,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $4,313.00 166 $11,696.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $29,133.00 29 $10,486.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $18,438.00 56 $25,588.00
Sales 181 $27,188.00 142 $19,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $32,917.00 641 $30,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 96 $34,485.00 46 $13,145.00
Construction and Extraction 186 $29,537.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $67,266.00 0 $0.00
Production 72 $52,273.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 169 $54,958.00 1 $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 4,967 households in 96130, with an average household size of 2.67 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 3,358 families living in the 96130 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 96130:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,548 236 574 1,609
Average Household Size 3.2 3.47 3.95 1.25
Total Families 2,548 236 574 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.04 3.68 0

Poverty

Of the 3,358 families living in 96130, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 96130:

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 6,701 housing units in 96130.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,967 74.12%
Vacant 1,734 25.88%

23.70% of the total 6,701 housing units in 96130 are rental units. This is approximately 1,588 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,289 are occupied by the owner - or 49.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 96130 is $933.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 96130 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
    90
  • Less than $500
    193
  • $500 to $999
    698
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    388
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    237
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 96130 is $218,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 96130 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    233
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    161
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    511
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    536
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,023
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    636
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    181
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 96130. The chart below shows the number of properties in 96130 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    504
  • 1940 to 1949
    392
  • 1950 to 1959
    553
  • 1960 to 1969
    747
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,180
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,257
  • 1990 to 1999
    859
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,037
  • 2010 to 2013
    171
  • 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 96130 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    276
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,438
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,799
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,454

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 96130 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 96130 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 96130.

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
    202
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    969
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,185
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    933
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    496
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    94
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    319
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    4
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    192
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    316
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    189
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

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