96022 ZIP Code — Cottonwood, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96022 is located in Cottonwood, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 248.58 square miles and serves a population of 14,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $321,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,150. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 96022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,751

population

248.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cottonwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96007 Anderson (13.1 mi) 96080 Red Bluff (13.9 mi) 96047 Igo (14.8 mi) 96002 Redding (16.8 mi) 96001 Redding (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,751
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	248.58 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	40.3382
Longitude	-122.5169
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

14,751

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$81,150

Median household income

$39,600

Per capita income

$321,400

Median home value

$1,370

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

5,168

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

275

Under 5

288

529

5–9

553

425

10–14

445

324

15–19

338

332

20–24

347

913

25–34

954

852

35–44

891

926

45–54

968

330

55–59

345

737

60–64

770

1,004

65–74

1,049

465

75–84

485

101

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,887	19.6%
18 and over	11,864	80.4%
65 and over	3,209	21.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Asian 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	12,588	80.4%
Two or more races	1,320	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	898	5.7%
Asian	396	2.5%
Other race	192	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	158	1%
Black or African American	97	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.4%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$81,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 41.1%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$321,400
Median rent / month	$1,370
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.2%
Electricity	21.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	19.7%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,100	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	346	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	950	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,312	23.0%
Households with children under 18	1,405	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,122	37.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	15.7%
Married	54.8%	58.4%
Separated	1.4%	2.5%
Widowed	4.2%	7.3%
Divorced	10.7%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	3.4%
Kindergarten	82	2.6%
Elementary school	1,409	45.2%
High school	763	24.5%
College / grad school	761	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Public administration 12.7%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 12.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Construction 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,144	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,188	96.2%
Spanish	277	2.0%
Other Indo-European	98	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	179	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,344	97.2%
Born in same state	14,322	97.1%
Born in different state	11,001	74.6%
Foreign born	22	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	407	2.8%
Not a US citizen	285	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,207	15%
Italian	2,035	13.8%
Arab	770	5.2%
Polish	612	4.1%
English	236	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	187	1.3%
Irish	58	0.4%
German	35	0.2%
Norwegian	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96022

What city is ZIP code 96022 in?

ZIP code 96022 is primarily assigned to Cottonwood, California.

What county is ZIP code 96022 in?

ZIP code 96022 falls within Tehama County, California.

Is ZIP code 96022 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 96022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96022 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96022 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 96022 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96022?

The median home value in ZIP code 96022 is $321,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 96022 in?

ZIP code 96022 observes the PST timezone.