96011 ZIP Code — Big Bend, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96011 is located in Big Bend, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 116.01 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96011

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($29,219) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 96011 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

232

population

116.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96011 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96011

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96011. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Bend	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	116.01 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	41.0534
Longitude	-121.9349
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	75.9%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$29,219

Median household income

$18,845

Per capita income

$148,200

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

34.6%

Poverty rate

44.4%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	70	30.2%
18 and over	162	69.8%
65 and over	40	17.2%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Black or African American 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	205	86.5%
Black or African American	9	3.8%
Two or more races	9	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.7%
Other race	3	1.3%
Asian	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 19.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 7.8%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	7.8%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$29,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

$1M+ 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,200
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.2%
Vacant	49.7%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	14.4%
2 bedrooms	43.1%
3 bedrooms	24.2%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.8%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	64.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	22.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	19.5%
Male householder, no spouse	32	41.6%
Female householder, no spouse	13	16.9%
Households with children under 18	17	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	45.5%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	48.2%
Married	20.3%	21.7%
Separated	3.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	15.7%
Divorced	29.1%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	12.2%
Elementary school	60	81.1%
High school	5	6.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 28.6%

Retail trade 22.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Professional & management 11.4%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.7%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.6%
Government	37.1%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	25.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 34.6%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 40.7%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.4%
Public insurance	75.9%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	231	99.6%
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)	228	98.3%
Born in same state	228	98.3%
Born in different state	174	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.7%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	40	17.2%
Dutch	36	15.5%
French	15	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.6%
Polish	6	2.6%
Irish	3	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	70.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96011

What city is ZIP code 96011 in?

ZIP code 96011 is primarily assigned to Big Bend, California.

What county is ZIP code 96011 in?

ZIP code 96011 falls within Shasta County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96011?

35% of residents in ZIP code 96011 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96011 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 96011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96011 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 96011 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96011?

The median home value in ZIP code 96011 is $148,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 96011 in?

ZIP code 96011 observes the PST timezone.