96033 ZIP Code — French Gulch, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96033 is located in French Gulch, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 144.75 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96033

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,083. 54% 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. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96033 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321
population
144.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96033 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96033

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City Status
French Gulch Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
96001 Redding (8.5 mi) 96019 Shasta Lake (10.7 mi) 96052 Lewiston (16 mi) 96003 Redding (16.3 mi) 96024 Douglas City (16.9 mi) 96047 Igo (18.3 mi) 96002 Redding (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 321
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 144.75 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 40.7100
Longitude -122.5828
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 55.4% 44.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 31.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 19.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 5.1% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

321
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.9
Median age
$47,083
Median household income
$28,243
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$1,400
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
5
8
5–9
6
14
10–14
12
7
15–19
6
15
25–34
13
12
35–44
10
17
45–54
14
20
55–59
17
21
60–64
17
41
65–74
34
10
75–84
9
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186018.7%
18 and over26181.3%
65 and over10031.2%
Median age55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.3%
Two or more races 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 4.3%
Other race 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
GroupCount%
White26977.3%
Two or more races318.9%
Hispanic or Latino277.8%
Asian154.3%
Other race41.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander20.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.4% 44.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 38.1% 31.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 5.0% 19.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 5.1% 13.3%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 17.2%
$25k–$35k 8.6%
$35k–$50k 20.3%
$50k–$75k 12.5%
$75k–$100k 4.7%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$150k–$200k 7.0%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k17.2%
$25k–$35k8.6%
$35k–$50k20.3%
$50k–$75k12.5%
$75k–$100k4.7%
$100k–$150k16.4%
$150k–$200k7.0%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$47,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%
$50k–$100k 27.5%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k–$300k 19.6%
$300k–$500k 11.8%
$500k–$1M 7.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,000
Median rent / month$1,400
Owner occupied79.7%
Renter occupied20.3%
Vacant19.5%
Single-family detached54.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes44.0%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later3.1%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200926.4%
1990–19999.4%
1980–19896.3%
1970–197919.5%
1960–196910.7%
1950–19594.4%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier13.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.2%
2 bedrooms32.7%
3 bedrooms57.2%
4 bedrooms1.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.4%
1 vehicle20.3%
2 vehicles39.1%
3 or more31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas9.4%
Electricity18.8%
Propane / LP gas16.4%
Fuel oil15.6%
Wood38.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7961.7%
Cohabiting couple21.6%
Male householder, no spouse2418.8%
Female householder, no spouse2318.0%
Households with children under 182721.1%
Households with seniors (65+)6953.9%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.9%6.3%
Married58.5%68.5%
Separated0.0%1.6%
Widowed1.4%5.5%
Divorced23.2%18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.6%
HS graduate 29.7%
Some college, no degree 32.8%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 16.8%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.0%
Bachelor's or higher22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten12.0%
Elementary school3163.3%
High school816.3%
College / grad school918.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%
Public administration 14.0%
Construction 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Professional & management 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Wholesale trade 5.8%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Retail trade 4.1%
Other services 3.3%
Agriculture & mining 0.8%
Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.3%
Service22.3%
Sales & office19.0%
Natural resources & construction10.7%
Production & transportation6.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.3%
Government28.1%
Self-employed5.0%
Unpaid family workers1.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.7%
Carpool5.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home13.0%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)44.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security53.9%
Retirement income30.5%
Supplemental Security11.7%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.6%
High blood pressure34.1%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis29.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.6%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health16.1%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health12.6%
No health insurance8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.7%
Visited dentist63.9%
Cholesterol screening93.4%
Teeth loss11.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2810.7%
Disability%
Any disability20.2%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years19.3%
65 and over32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.2%
Public insurance55.5%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only30996.3%
Spanish113.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages113.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)30695.3%
Born in same state30695.3%
Born in different state22068.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen154.7%
Not a US citizen426.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4112.8%
French319.7%
Arab278.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch61.9%
Polish41.2%
Norwegian20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96033

What city is ZIP code 96033 in?

ZIP code 96033 is primarily assigned to French Gulch, California.

What county is ZIP code 96033 in?

ZIP code 96033 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96033 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 96033 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96033 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 96033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96033 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 96033 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96033?

The median home value in ZIP code 96033 is $125,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96033 in?

ZIP code 96033 observes the PST timezone.

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