96024 ZIP Code — Douglas City, CA

Trinity County, California

ZIP code 96024 is located in Douglas City, California, within Trinity County. It covers approximately 104.64 square miles and serves a population of 1,105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96024

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $302,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,971) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,105

population

104.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Douglas City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96047 Igo (10.6 mi) 96041 Hayfork (14.9 mi) 96076 Platina (15.8 mi) 96033 French Gulch (16.9 mi) 96052 Lewiston (17.8 mi) 96048 Junction City (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,105
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	104.64 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.5912
Longitude	-122.8652
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	51.9%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,105

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$51,971

Median household income

$31,798

Per capita income

$302,700

Median home value

$1,069

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

134

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	315	28.5%
18 and over	790	71.5%
65 and over	236	21.4%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Asian 12.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	896	79.1%
Asian	139	12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	2.5%
Two or more races	23	2%
Other race	17	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 14.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	14.4%
Median income	$51,971

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,700
Median rent / month	$1,069
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	28.1%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	19.9%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Wood	67.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	161	43.6%
Female householder, no spouse	70	19.0%
Households with children under 18	46	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	39.8%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.4%	39.4%
Married	30.5%	27.0%
Separated	12.9%	24.8%
Widowed	1.8%	6.5%
Divorced	16.4%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 43.2%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	8.7%
Elementary school	130	49.1%
High school	112	42.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Agriculture & mining 20.8%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Public administration 6.3%

Retail trade 5.8%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Other services 1.6%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.9%
Public insurance	66.8%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,086	98.3%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,042	94.3%
Born in same state	1,042	94.3%
Born in different state	800	72.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	63	5.7%
Not a US citizen	63	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	211	19.1%
French	96	8.7%
Polish	58	5.2%
Arab	49	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	9	0.8%
English	8	0.7%
German	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96024

What city is ZIP code 96024 in?

ZIP code 96024 is primarily assigned to Douglas City, California.

What county is ZIP code 96024 in?

ZIP code 96024 falls within Trinity County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96024?

29% of residents in ZIP code 96024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96024?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96024 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 96024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 96024 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 96024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 96024 in?

ZIP code 96024 observes the PST timezone.