96129 ZIP Code — Beckwourth, CA

Plumas County, California

ZIP code 96129 is located in Beckwourth, California, within Plumas County. It covers approximately 116.00 square miles and serves a population of 640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96129

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $349,200.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 16% 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 96129 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

640

population

116.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96129 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96129

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96129. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beckwourth	Acceptable
Beckwourth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96122 Portola (4.9 mi) 96105 Chilcoot (8 mi) 96109 Doyle (14.2 mi) 96118 Loyalton (15.6 mi) 96103 Blairsden Graeagle (16.9 mi) 96124 Calpine (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	640
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	116.00 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.8205
Longitude	-120.3775
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	37.1%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	46.1%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

640

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

Median household income

$49,729

Per capita income

$349,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

187

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	33.9%
18 and over	423	66.1%
65 and over	209	32.7%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	640	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	46.1%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

$35k–$50k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$200k+ 38.5%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$200k+	38.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 66.8%

$1M+ 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$349,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	28.3%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	38.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	75.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	47.1%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.6%
Households with children under 18	125	66.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	61.5%
Average household size	3.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	41.2%
Married	64.4%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.8%
Divorced	9.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 53.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	79	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 31.7%

Professional & management 29.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	29.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.2%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	14.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.5%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	583	91.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	640	100.0%
Born in same state	640	100.0%
Born in different state	358	55.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	137	21.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	7.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96129

What city is ZIP code 96129 in?

ZIP code 96129 is primarily assigned to Beckwourth, California.

What county is ZIP code 96129 in?

ZIP code 96129 falls within Plumas County, California.

Does ZIP code 96129 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 96129 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96129 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 96129 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96129?

The median home value in ZIP code 96129 is $349,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 96129?

ZIP code 96129 has an estimated population of 640 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96129 in?

ZIP code 96129 observes the PST timezone.