96021 ZIP Code
Corning, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96021 |
| City/Town: | Corning |
| County: | Tehama |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,746 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,724 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,457 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,035 |
| Median Home Value: | $270,800 |
| Land Area: | 249.6 sq miles
646.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9235, -122.2705 |
Population Information (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,746 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,352 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,394 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,183 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,106 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,065 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 716 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,051 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,454 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,527 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,647 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 825 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,555 | 9.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,561 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 814 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 242 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $270,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,103 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,035 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,384 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 651 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,360 | 62.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,024 | 37.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,625 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,089 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,084 | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,776 | 35.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,655 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 860 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 878 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 283 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,724 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,680 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,359 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,457 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,454 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 498 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,318 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,766 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,277 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 377 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,319 | 59.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 100 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 309 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,488 | 15.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,495 | 22.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,710 | 36.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,021 | 50.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,579 | 48.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 98 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 344 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 262 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 221 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 473 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 775 | 14.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 677 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 954 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 880 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 703 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 314 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 125 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,983 | 77.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 733 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 69 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 423 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 892 | 13.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 332 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,185 | 18.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 114 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 543 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 382 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 14 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 167 | 2.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 374 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,105 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 881 | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 142 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 323 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,344 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,641 | 48.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,381 | 53.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,394 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,752 | 69.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,965 | 36.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,386 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 370 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 261 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 676 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,571 | 59.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 70 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 195 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 81 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 186 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,777 | 29.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 41 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 192 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 812 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 792 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,520 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,075 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 499 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 649 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 215 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 278 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 152 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 411 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,774 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,138 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 470 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 90 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,891 | 35.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 846 | 15.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,340 | 24.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 117 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 956 | 17.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 183 | 3.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 329 | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,540 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,431 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,084 | 38.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 215 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 182 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 251 | 7.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 479 | 14.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 835 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 899 | 26.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 471 | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,614 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,103 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.12 | 2.38 |
Households (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,384 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,750 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 980 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 802 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,449 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,659 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,876 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,878 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,790 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,227 | 54.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 153 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 623 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,589 | 27.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,506 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 418 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,599 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 644 | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 654 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,958 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 846 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,738 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,438 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,240 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 939 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,974 | 95.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 600 | 3.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 241 | 40.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 347 | 57.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 64 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,362 | 78.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 118 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,384 | 2867.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,384 | 2867.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,384 | 2867.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 63 | 53.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 13.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 23 | 19.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,186 | 2700.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,563 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,547 | 58.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,016 | 41.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,833 | 40.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 88 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,384 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,641 | 86.2% | 89.4% |
Corning, CA96021