96025 ZIP Code — Dunsmuir, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96025 is located in Dunsmuir, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 103.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96025

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 $241,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $41,703. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96025 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,247

population

103.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96025 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96025

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96025. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dunsmuir	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96017 Castella (8.5 mi) 96067 Mount Shasta (9.2 mi) 96094 Weed (17 mi) 96051 Lakehead (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,247
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	103.50 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.2252
Longitude	-122.3424
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	63.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,247

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$41,703

Median household income

$26,142

Per capita income

$241,900

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

60.9%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

1,106

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

114

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

135

101

35–44

107

115

45–54

122

55–59

117

60–64

125

167

65–74

178

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	451	20.1%
18 and over	1,796	79.9%
65 and over	565	25.1%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Other race 5.5%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,695	69%
Two or more races	285	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	208	8.5%
Other race	134	5.5%
Black or African American	50	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	1.9%
Asian	37	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 25.3%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	25.3%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$41,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 40.7%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,900
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	60.9%
Renter occupied	39.1%
Vacant	32.4%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	16.6%
1939 or earlier	35.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	29.2%
Wood	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	72	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	268	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	329	32.4%
Households with children under 18	212	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	43.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	25.1%
Married	41.9%	39.0%
Separated	1.2%	3.8%
Widowed	4.8%	14.4%
Divorced	16.4%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.4%
Kindergarten	19	5.4%
Elementary school	129	36.6%
High school	75	21.3%
College / grad school	110	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 8.2%

Other services 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 25.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	15.3%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	66.1%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,027	90.2%
Spanish	22	1.1%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,110	93.9%
Born in same state	2,103	93.6%
Born in different state	1,581	70.4%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	137	6.1%
Not a US citizen	100	73.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	368	16.4%
French	254	11.3%
Polish	55	2.4%
Arab	46	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.2%
Dutch	19	0.8%
Norwegian	4	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96025

What city is ZIP code 96025 in?

ZIP code 96025 is primarily assigned to Dunsmuir, California.

What county is ZIP code 96025 in?

ZIP code 96025 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96025 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 96025 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96025 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 96025 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96025?

15% of residents in ZIP code 96025 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96025?

The median household income in ZIP code 96025 is $41,703, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96025 in?

ZIP code 96025 observes the PST timezone.