96105 ZIP Code — Chilcoot, CA

Plumas County, California

ZIP code 96105 is located in Chilcoot, California, within Plumas County. It covers approximately 254.08 square miles and serves a population of 429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96105

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $426,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

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

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 96105 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

429

population

254.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96105

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City	Status
Chilcoot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96129 Beckwourth (8 mi) 96109 Doyle (9 mi) 96122 Portola (9.7 mi) 96118 Loyalton (10.2 mi) 89508 Reno (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	429
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	254.08 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.8090
Longitude	-120.2266
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	68.9%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	6.7%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

429

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

Median household income

$37,853

Per capita income

$426,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	24.0%
18 and over	326	76.0%
65 and over	168	39.2%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.3%

Two or more races 24%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.3%

Group	Count	%
White	246	57.3%
Two or more races	103	24%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	40	9.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	6.7%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 29.2%

$50k–$75k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 40.6%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	29.2%
$50k–$75k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	40.6%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 58.3%

$1M+ 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$426,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	50.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	42.1%
1990–1999	36.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.4%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	22.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	60.4%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	22.9%
Wood	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	6.8%
Cohabiting couple	78	40.6%
Male householder, no spouse	40	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	61	31.8%
Households with children under 18	78	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	38.5%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	92.1%	20.5%
Married	7.9%	6.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.9%
Divorced	0.0%	57.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 45.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	67.0%
High school	34	33.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 44.1%

Manufacturing 29.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.8%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	44.1%
Production & transportation	29.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.2%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	30.2%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	23.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	429	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)	389	90.7%
Born in same state	389	90.7%
Born in different state	251	58.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	9.3%
Not a US citizen	40	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	113	26.3%
French	113	26.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96105

What city is ZIP code 96105 in?

ZIP code 96105 is primarily assigned to Chilcoot, California.

What county is ZIP code 96105 in?

ZIP code 96105 falls within Plumas County, California.

Does ZIP code 96105 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 96105 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 96105 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 96105 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96105 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 96105 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 96105 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96105 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96105 in?

ZIP code 96105 observes the PST timezone.