96023 ZIP Code — Dorris, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96023 is located in Dorris, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 214.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96023

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,438. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 96023 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,189
population
214.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96023 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96023

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City Status
Dorris Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
96058 Macdoel (11.5 mi) 96064 Montague (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,189
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 093
Geography
Land area 214.55 sq mi
Water area 14.16 sq mi
Latitude 41.9033
Longitude -122.0589
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 71.6% 52.4% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 21.7% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 6.3% 16.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 2.3% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,189
Population
6
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$37,438
Median household income
$22,146
Per capita income
$137,700
Median home value
$761
Median monthly rent
75.5%
Home ownership
18.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
429
Housing units
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
41
Under 5
34
42
5–9
35
45
10–14
37
28
15–19
24
41
20–24
34
80
25–34
66
77
35–44
64
63
45–54
52
42
55–59
34
23
60–64
19
100
65–74
82
54
75–84
45
15
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827923.5%
18 and over91076.5%
65 and over30825.9%
Median age40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or more races 7.3%
Other race 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,03479.5%
Hispanic or Latino1128.6%
Two or more races957.3%
Other race312.4%
Asian241.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.6% 52.4% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 21.7% 29.1% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 6.3% 16.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.4% 2.3% 13.3%
Under $10k 10.1%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 20.8%
$25k–$35k 13.2%
$35k–$50k 19.6%
$50k–$75k 12.6%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 7.6%
$150k–$200k 2.1%
$200k+ 0.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.1%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k20.8%
$25k–$35k13.2%
$35k–$50k19.6%
$50k–$75k12.6%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k7.6%
$150k–$200k2.1%
$200k+0.4%
Median income$37,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%
$50k–$100k 9.8%
$100k–$150k 35.5%
$150k–$200k 10.1%
$200k–$300k 4.6%
$300k–$500k 15.6%
$500k–$1M 11.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$137,700
Median rent / month$761
Owner occupied75.5%
Renter occupied24.5%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached80.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.1%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.4%
2000–20091.1%
1990–199912.2%
1980–198919.5%
1970–19798.2%
1960–196910.0%
1950–19596.4%
1940–194914.2%
1939 or earlier23.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms40.5%
3 bedrooms42.5%
4 bedrooms7.5%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.1%
1 vehicle32.6%
2 vehicles36.5%
3 or more26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.4%
Electricity16.1%
Propane / LP gas7.0%
Fuel oil37.1%
Wood37.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17836.7%
Cohabiting couple183.7%
Male householder, no spouse13527.8%
Female householder, no spouse15431.8%
Households with children under 1813527.8%
Households with seniors (65+)21143.5%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%27.2%
Married41.7%37.7%
Separated0.4%2.4%
Widowed13.5%19.8%
Divorced11.7%12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.8%
Some HS, no diploma 6.8%
HS graduate 38.0%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.5%
Bachelor's or higher10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2412.4%
Kindergarten199.8%
Elementary school7538.7%
High school5628.9%
College / grad school2010.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.0%
Education & healthcare 18.1%
Professional & management 11.4%
Retail trade 11.2%
Public administration 9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%
Manufacturing 2.4%
Construction 1.0%
Transportation & utilities 1.0%
Information 0.5%
Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.9%
Service15.4%
Sales & office12.8%
Natural resources & construction42.5%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.2%
Government23.3%
Self-employed14.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone59.0%
Carpool17.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home16.2%
Other means6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)18.1

Poverty

All people 18.9%
Under 18 years 11.1%
18 and over 21.4%
Married-couple families 14.6%
Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.9%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP14.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.2%
High blood pressure35.9%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.8%
Asthma11.8%
Arthritis29.8%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.4%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.4%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health16.1%
No health insurance14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.3%
Visited dentist51.7%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss20.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans869.5%
Disability%
Any disability15.7%
Under 183.9%
18–64 years7.3%
65 and over43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance35.4%
Public insurance60.0%
No insurance12.0%
Uninsured under 191.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,11493.7%
Spanish15914.3%
Other Indo-European15013.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages90.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)99183.3%
Born in same state97682.1%
Born in different state41735.1%
Foreign born151.3%
Naturalized citizen19816.7%
Not a US citizen10352.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French1089.1%
Italian907.6%
Polish231.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab191.6%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96023

What city is ZIP code 96023 in?

ZIP code 96023 is primarily assigned to Dorris, California.

What county is ZIP code 96023 in?

ZIP code 96023 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96023 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 96023 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96023?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96023?

19% of residents in ZIP code 96023 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96023 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 96023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96023 in?

ZIP code 96023 observes the PST timezone.

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