96027 ZIP Code — Etna, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96027 is located in Etna, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 419.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96027

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,688. 47% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96027 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,907

population

419.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Etna	Acceptable
Etna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96014 Callahan (9.7 mi) 96034 Gazelle (11.6 mi) 96032 Fort Jones (11.7 mi) 96031 Forks Of Salmon (16 mi) 96038 Grenada (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,907
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	419.19 sq mi
Water area	1.62 sq mi
Latitude	41.4531
Longitude	-122.8737
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	39.5%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,907

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$59,688

Median household income

$32,685

Per capita income

$258,700

Median home value

$1,068

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

Unemployment

731

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

201

65–74

202

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	345	18.1%
18 and over	1,562	81.9%
65 and over	641	33.6%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,684	85.3%
Two or more races	146	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	68	3.4%
Black or African American	42	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.1%
Asian	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$59,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,700
Median rent / month	$1,068
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Fuel oil	20.6%
Wood	55.8%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	67	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	130	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	216	27.8%
Households with children under 18	200	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	449	57.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	16.6%
Married	48.7%	48.7%
Separated	3.7%	1.8%
Widowed	0.7%	12.1%
Divorced	20.5%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	18	5.4%
Elementary school	152	45.4%
High school	66	19.7%
College / grad school	96	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Construction 13.9%

Other services 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Information 3.0%

Professional & management 2.0%

Public administration 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,821	95.5%
Spanish	30	1.6%
Other Indo-European	16	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	14	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,887	99.0%
Born in same state	1,878	98.5%
Born in different state	1,218	63.9%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.0%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	413	21.7%
Italian	152	8%
Arab	151	7.9%
English	83	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.4%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96027

What city is ZIP code 96027 in?

ZIP code 96027 is primarily assigned to Etna, California.

What county is ZIP code 96027 in?

ZIP code 96027 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96027 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 96027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96027 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 96027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96027 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 96027 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 96027?

ZIP code 96027 has an estimated population of 1,907 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96027 in?

ZIP code 96027 observes the PST timezone.