96097 ZIP Code
Yreka, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96097 |
| City/Town: | Yreka |
| County: | Siskiyou |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,154 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,281 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,971 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,645 |
| Median Home Value: | $219,200 |
| Land Area: | 181.7 sq miles
470.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.7561, -122.6595 |
Population Information (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,154 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,971 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,183 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 487 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 740 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 843 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 716 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 531 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,341 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,104 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 966 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 504 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 665 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,454 | 14.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 607 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 196 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $219,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $953 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,645 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,229 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 416 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,769 | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,460 | 34.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,837 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 205 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 509 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,753 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,921 | 28.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,065 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 918 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 466 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96097 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,281 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,346 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,971 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,207 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,004 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 202 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,736 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,503 | 62.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,165 | 29.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 319 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,121 | 80.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 192 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 344 | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 157 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,318 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 583 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,504 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,300 | 12.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 68 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96097 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 313 | 7.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 269 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 633 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 375 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 557 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 531 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 409 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 649 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 309 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 184 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96097 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,203 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 299 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 84 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 216 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96097 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 245 | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 337 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 269 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 71 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 236 | 5.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 286 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 118 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 163 | 4.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 989 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 483 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 84 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 588 | 14.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.3% | 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 (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,550 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,714 | 56.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,975 | 58.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 550 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96097 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,563 | 60.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,649 | 39.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,096 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 8.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 258 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 789 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96097 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,072 | 66.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 135 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 245 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 206 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 75 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 249 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 576 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96097 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 122 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 359 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 492 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 771 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,197 | 25.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 560 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 478 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 246 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 388 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96097 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 301 | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 314 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,372 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,040 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 567 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 51 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96097 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 84 | 2.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 108 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,999 | 47.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,049 | 24.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 941 | 22.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96097 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 209 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,644 | 38.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,334 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,042 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96097 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 295 | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 108 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 304 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 503 | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 734 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 574 | 20.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 224 | 8.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96097 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,540 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $534 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $953 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,229 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,612 | 38.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 574 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 805 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,360 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,129 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,551 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96097 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,747 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,302 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,698 | 45.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 64 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 604 | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,329 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96097 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,802 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 110 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 10.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,160 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 601 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 644 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,659 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 826 | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,100 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,713 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 181 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 867 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 665 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96097 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,340 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,763 | 17.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,117 | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 615 | 34.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 225 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96097 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,990 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 75 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 164 | 218.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 164 | 218.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 164 | 218.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 50.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 101 | 134.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96097 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,667 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,069 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 598 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 497 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 66 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96097 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,229 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,893 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Yreka, CA96097