96017 ZIP Code — Castella, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96017 is located in Castella, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 93.41 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

143

population

93.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Castella	Acceptable
Castella	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96025 Dunsmuir (8.5 mi) 96051 Lakehead (10.6 mi) 96067 Mount Shasta (17.8 mi) 96065 Montgomery Creek (19.6 mi) 96091 Trinity Center (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	143
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	93.41 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.1022
Longitude	-122.3284
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	64.8%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

143

Population

People per sq mi

68.2

Median age

$42,500

Median household income

$36,105

Per capita income

$315,400

Median home value

$591

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	7.0%
18 and over	133	93.0%
65 and over	82	57.3%
Median age	68.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	135	94.4%
Asian	3	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	2.1%
Two or more races	2	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 28.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	28.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$42,500

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 41.1%

$500k–$1M 8.9%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,400
Median rent / month	$591
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	59.8%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	36.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	18.0%
2 bedrooms	44.3%
3 bedrooms	28.9%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	32.1%
Wood	47.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	9	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	26	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	15.4%
Households with children under 18	3	3.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	67.9%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	8.2%
Married	50.0%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	29.5%
Divorced	5.6%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 16.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 25.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	31.3%
Elementary school	5	31.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 31.3%

Construction 21.9%

Retail trade 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	43.8%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 32.3%

Married-couple families 38.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.3%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	143	100.0%
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)	137	95.8%
Born in same state	133	93.0%
Born in different state	106	74.1%
Foreign born	4	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	6	4.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	25.9%
Italian	25	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.5%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96017

What city is ZIP code 96017 in?

ZIP code 96017 is primarily assigned to Castella, California.

What county is ZIP code 96017 in?

ZIP code 96017 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96017 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 96017 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96017 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 96017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96017?

30% of residents in ZIP code 96017 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96017 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 96017 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96017 in?

ZIP code 96017 observes the PST timezone.