96101 ZIP Code — Alturas, CA

Modoc County, California

ZIP code 96101 is located in Alturas, California, within Modoc County. It covers approximately 596.55 square miles and serves a population of 4,824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96101

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 $173,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $54,863. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96101 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,824

population

596.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alturas	Acceptable
Alturas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96104 Cedarville (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,824
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	596.55 sq mi
Water area	11.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.5132
Longitude	-120.5156
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	49.4%	49.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	38.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	12.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,824

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$54,863

Median household income

$26,609

Per capita income

$173,000

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,941

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

161

172

5–9

185

10–14

114

15–19

122

102

20–24

111

350

25–34

377

207

35–44

223

235

45–54

254

122

55–59

131

178

60–64

193

399

65–74

430

157

75–84

169

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	927	19.2%
18 and over	3,897	80.8%
65 and over	1,289	26.7%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Other race 6.4%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,963	75.3%
Hispanic or Latino	436	8.3%
Other race	335	6.4%
Two or more races	246	4.7%
Black or African American	155	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	2.2%
Asian	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	49.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.5%	38.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	12.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$54,863

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,000
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Fuel oil	17.9%
Wood	43.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	995	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	96	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	294	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	521	27.3%
Households with children under 18	391	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	876	46.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.5%
Married	59.4%	51.1%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.1%
Divorced	9.8%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.3%
Kindergarten	107	12.4%
Elementary school	340	39.5%
High school	247	28.7%
College / grad school	130	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Public administration 12.1%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	27.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.2%
Government	41.2%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 11.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	519	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,513	93.6%
Spanish	122	2.7%
Other Indo-European	117	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,511	93.5%
Born in same state	4,484	93.0%
Born in different state	3,106	64.4%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	313	6.5%
Not a US citizen	140	44.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	749	15.5%
Italian	470	9.7%
Arab	224	4.6%
English	76	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	37	0.8%
Polish	29	0.6%
German	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96101

What city is ZIP code 96101 in?

ZIP code 96101 is primarily assigned to Alturas, California.

What county is ZIP code 96101 in?

ZIP code 96101 falls within Modoc County, California.

Does ZIP code 96101 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 96101 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96101 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 96101 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96101?

17% of residents in ZIP code 96101 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96101 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 96101 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96101 in?

ZIP code 96101 observes the PST timezone.