96032 ZIP Code — Fort Jones, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96032 is located in Fort Jones, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 519.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96032

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $62,581. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96032 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,606

population

519.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Jones	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96085 Scott Bar (11.6 mi) 96027 Etna (11.7 mi) 96097 Yreka (16.6 mi) 96050 Klamath River (17.9 mi) 96034 Gazelle (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,606
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	519.65 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	41.6156
Longitude	-122.9364
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	47.7%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,606

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$62,581

Median household income

$30,560

Per capita income

$268,000

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

1,012

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

111

10–14

101

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

240

35–44

218

124

45–54

112

55–59

60–64

254

65–74

231

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	587	22.5%
18 and over	2,019	77.5%
65 and over	671	25.7%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,928	71%
American Indian / Alaska Native	395	14.5%
Two or more races	250	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	110	4.1%
Black or African American	18	0.7%
Other race	7	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$62,581

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 41.6%

$300k–$500k 24.9%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,000
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	37.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Fuel oil	25.1%
Wood	53.5%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	480	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	132	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	228	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	232	21.6%
Households with children under 18	317	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	46.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	22.1%
Married	43.1%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	10.0%
Divorced	20.9%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	8.5%
Kindergarten	71	10.5%
Elementary school	292	43.4%
High school	90	13.4%
College / grad school	163	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.7%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	13.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 46.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	339	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	41.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,504	96.1%
Spanish	16	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,514	96.5%
Born in same state	2,499	95.9%
Born in different state	1,501	57.6%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	92	3.5%
Not a US citizen	52	56.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	296	11.4%
Italian	152	5.8%
English	35	1.3%
Arab	25	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	8	0.3%
Norwegian	8	0.3%
German	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96032

What city is ZIP code 96032 in?

ZIP code 96032 is primarily assigned to Fort Jones, California.

What county is ZIP code 96032 in?

ZIP code 96032 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96032 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 96032 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96032 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 96032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96032 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 96032 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96032?

16% of residents in ZIP code 96032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 96032 in?

ZIP code 96032 observes the PST timezone.