96009 ZIP Code — Bieber, CA

Lassen County, California

ZIP code 96009 is located in Bieber, California, within Lassen County. It covers approximately 202.94 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96009

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 $188,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $47,054. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 96009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

247

population

202.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96009 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96009

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96009. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bieber	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	247
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	202.94 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	41.0415
Longitude	-121.1112
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	51.7%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

247

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$47,054

Median household income

$19,848

Per capita income

$188,900

Median home value

$1,009

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	23.9%
18 and over	188	76.1%
65 and over	60	24.3%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	243	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.6%
Two or more races	4	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	2.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 27.9%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	27.9%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
Median income	$47,054

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$1M+ 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,900
Median rent / month	$1,009
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	44.8%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	23.9%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	27.9%
Wood	55.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	26	23.4%
Households with children under 18	19	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	41.4%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	2.6%
Married	49.2%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	3.9%
Divorced	7.5%	35.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	31.6%
Elementary school	18	47.4%
High school	8	21.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 28.4%

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	37.3%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.3%
Government	31.3%
Self-employed	28.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	23.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 15.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.8%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	38.1%
Uninsured under 19	58.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	91.5%
Spanish	3	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	240	97.2%
Born in same state	240	97.2%
Born in different state	181	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.8%
Not a US citizen	3	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	13.8%
French	26	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96009

What city is ZIP code 96009 in?

ZIP code 96009 is primarily assigned to Bieber, California.

What county is ZIP code 96009 in?

ZIP code 96009 falls within Lassen County, California.

Does ZIP code 96009 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 96009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96009?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96009 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 96009 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96009?

The median household income in ZIP code 96009 is $47,054, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96009 in?

ZIP code 96009 observes the PST timezone.