96008 ZIP Code — Bella Vista, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96008 is located in Bella Vista, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 61.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96008

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $348,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,706. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 96008 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,123

population

61.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bella Vista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96069 Oak Run (6.4 mi) 96062 Millville (10.7 mi) 96003 Redding (10.8 mi) 96073 Palo Cedro (12.4 mi) 96096 Whitmore (13.9 mi) 96019 Shasta Lake (15.5 mi) 96065 Montgomery Creek (16.8 mi) 96002 Redding (17.9 mi) 96088 Shingletown (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,123
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	61.81 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.7201
Longitude	-122.0871
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	25.1%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	60.3%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,123

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$89,706

Median household income

$41,250

Per capita income

$348,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	205	18.3%
18 and over	918	81.7%
65 and over	272	24.2%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,034	89.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	3.3%
Other race	32	2.8%
Two or more races	29	2.5%
Black or African American	22	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	60.3%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	34.8%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$89,706

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 40.4%

$500k–$1M 19.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	44.7%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	10.0%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	21.0%
Wood	24.3%
No fuel used	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	49	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	27	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	89	21.2%
Households with children under 18	115	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	46.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	18.6%
Married	57.5%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.8%
Divorced	13.4%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	14.7%
Kindergarten	32	13.4%
Elementary school	43	18.1%
High school	10	4.2%
College / grad school	118	49.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Public administration 13.6%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 8.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Retail trade 4.0%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.7%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.3%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,003	89.3%
Spanish	29	2.9%
Other Indo-European	13	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,020	90.8%
Born in same state	1,020	90.8%
Born in different state	830	73.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	9.2%
Not a US citizen	24	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	248	22.1%
Italian	226	20.1%
Polish	38	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	2.4%
Dutch	19	1.7%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96008

What city is ZIP code 96008 in?

ZIP code 96008 is primarily assigned to Bella Vista, California.

What county is ZIP code 96008 in?

ZIP code 96008 falls within Shasta County, California.

Is ZIP code 96008 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 96008 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96008 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 96008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96008?

The median home value in ZIP code 96008 is $348,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 96008?

ZIP code 96008 has an estimated population of 1,123 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96008 in?

ZIP code 96008 observes the PST timezone.