96034 ZIP Code — Gazelle, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96034 is located in Gazelle, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 112.00 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96034

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96034 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

345

population

112.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gazelle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96014 Callahan (7.8 mi) 96094 Weed (9.9 mi) 96038 Grenada (11.2 mi) 96027 Etna (11.6 mi) 96067 Mount Shasta (16.8 mi) 96032 Fort Jones (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	112.00 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	41.4463
Longitude	-122.6498
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	60.0%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$54,250

Median household income

$33,733

Per capita income

$331,300

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

24.8%

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

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	15.7%
18 and over	291	84.3%
65 and over	91	26.4%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Black or African American 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 2%

Other race 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	317	89.8%
Black or African American	15	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.3%
Two or more races	7	2%
Other race	5	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$54,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 39.2%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,300
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	16.9%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	6.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	31.5%
Wood	49.7%
Solar	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	34.2%
Female householder, no spouse	32	21.5%
Households with children under 18	28	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	46.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	37.7%
Married	38.4%	36.4%
Separated	0.0%	8.0%
Widowed	3.6%	9.3%
Divorced	22.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 32.2%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	21.7%
Kindergarten	4	5.8%
Elementary school	15	21.7%
High school	9	13.0%
College / grad school	26	37.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.8%

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Public administration 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Other services 3.2%

Professional & management 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.6%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.8%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.9%
Carpool	17.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.1%
Work from home	17.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	20.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	319	92.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	345	100.0%
Born in same state	344	99.7%
Born in different state	240	69.6%
Foreign born	1	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	21.4%
French	29	8.4%
Polish	10	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	2.3%
Irish	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96034

What city is ZIP code 96034 in?

ZIP code 96034 is primarily assigned to Gazelle, California.

What county is ZIP code 96034 in?

ZIP code 96034 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96034 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 96034 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96034 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 96034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96034 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 96034 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96034?

The median home value in ZIP code 96034 is $331,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 96034 in?

ZIP code 96034 observes the PST timezone.