96016 ZIP Code — Cassel, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96016 is located in Cassel, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 42.69 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96016

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 $245,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,573. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 96016 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

319

population

42.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cassel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96040 Hat Creek (5.3 mi) 96013 Burney (8.7 mi) 96028 Fall River Mills (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	319
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	42.69 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	40.9052
Longitude	-121.5112
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	48.8%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

319

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$51,573

Median household income

$21,310

Per capita income

$245,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	17.9%
18 and over	262	82.1%
65 and over	154	48.3%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	310	94.5%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.7%
Two or more races	9	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 20.3%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 46.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	46.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
Median income	$51,573

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 29.5%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 48.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	37.6%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	52.8%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	79.0%
3 or more	4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.0%
Fuel oil	54.5%
Wood	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	20.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	23	16.1%
Households with children under 18	29	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	60.8%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	37.1%
Married	76.2%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 32.4%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 29.9%

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Professional & management 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	37.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 36.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	20.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	10.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	21.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	60.2%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	84.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	91.5%
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)	296	92.8%
Born in same state	296	92.8%
Born in different state	211	66.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	7.2%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96016

What city is ZIP code 96016 in?

ZIP code 96016 is primarily assigned to Cassel, California.

What county is ZIP code 96016 in?

ZIP code 96016 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96016 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 96016 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96016?

36% of residents in ZIP code 96016 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96016 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 96016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96016 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 96016 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96016 in?

ZIP code 96016 observes the PST timezone.