95568 ZIP Code — Somes Bar, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 95568 is located in Somes Bar, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 97.00 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $358,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 95568 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

224

population

97.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somes Bar	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	97.00 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	41.6133
Longitude	-123.3616
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

Median household income

$38,957

Per capita income

$358,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	8.5%
18 and over	205	91.5%
65 and over	24	10.7%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.7%

Asian 22.6%

Two or more races 13.2%

Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	97	37.7%
Asian	58	22.6%
Two or more races	34	13.2%
Hispanic or Latino	33	12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	12.1%
Other race	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.3%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 24.4%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 34.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	24.4%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	34.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 54.8%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$358,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	41.4%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	25.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.9%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	90.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	9	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	26.8%
Households with children under 18	5	12.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	29.3%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	26.1%
Married	49.1%	52.2%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.7%
Divorced	18.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 4.0%

Some college, no degree 59.7%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	14.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	1	4.8%
High school	15	71.4%
College / grad school	2	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.2%

Public administration 25.5%

Agriculture & mining 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 2.1%

Construction 1.4%

Retail trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.8%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.5%
Government	42.8%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	23.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	40.6%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	26.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 92.3%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	43.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.8%
Public insurance	20.1%
No insurance	16.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	100.0%
Spanish	23	10.3%
Other Indo-European	23	10.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	158	70.5%
Born in same state	130	58.0%
Born in different state	104	46.4%
Foreign born	28	12.5%
Naturalized citizen	66	29.5%
Not a US citizen	2	3.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	8.5%
Arab	6	2.7%
Dutch	5	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	2	0.9%
French	2	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95568

What city is ZIP code 95568 in?

ZIP code 95568 is primarily assigned to Somes Bar, California.

What county is ZIP code 95568 in?

ZIP code 95568 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 95568 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 95568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95568?

18% of residents in ZIP code 95568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95568?

The median home value in ZIP code 95568 is $358,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 95568?

Health data for ZIP code 95568 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 95568 in?

ZIP code 95568 observes the PST timezone.