96035 ZIP Code — Gerber, CA

Tehama County, California

ZIP code 96035 is located in Gerber, California, within Tehama County. It covers approximately 42.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,097 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96035

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $49,527. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 96035 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,097

population

42.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96035 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96035

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96035. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gerber	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96055 Los Molinos (7 mi) 96021 Corning (7.4 mi) 96080 Red Bluff (14.5 mi) 96029 Flournoy (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,097
Population density	96 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	42.54 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.0298
Longitude	-122.1913
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	66.2%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,097

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$49,527

Median household income

$29,363

Per capita income

$233,100

Median home value

$1,106

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,299

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

266

Under 5

196

5–9

183

10–14

134

191

15–19

140

133

20–24

222

25–34

163

234

35–44

173

290

45–54

213

169

55–59

124

177

60–64

130

217

65–74

159

163

75–84

120

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,219	29.8%
18 and over	2,878	70.2%
65 and over	723	17.6%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.9%

Hispanic or Latino 24.1%

Two or more races 18%

Other race 8.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,638	48.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,301	24.1%
Two or more races	970	18%
Other race	441	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.8%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 23.6%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	23.6%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$49,527

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 18.9%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,100
Median rent / month	$1,106
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.5%
Electricity	28.9%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	709	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	92	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	349	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	501	30.3%
Households with children under 18	702	42.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	574	34.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.8%	26.2%
Married	48.8%	41.3%
Separated	0.1%	1.0%
Widowed	2.3%	10.1%
Divorced	9.0%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	193	21.4%
Kindergarten	16	1.8%
Elementary school	253	28.0%
High school	427	47.3%
College / grad school	14	1.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.8%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Public administration 8.3%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 1.7%

Construction 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	32.3%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 26.8%

Under 18 years 56.3%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,635	88.7%
Spanish	435	12.0%
Other Indo-European	435	12.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,316	80.9%
Born in same state	3,316	80.9%
Born in different state	2,754	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	781	19.1%
Not a US citizen	323	41.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	480	11.7%
French	291	7.1%
Italian	276	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	0.9%
English	31	0.8%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96035

What city is ZIP code 96035 in?

ZIP code 96035 is primarily assigned to Gerber, California.

What county is ZIP code 96035 in?

ZIP code 96035 falls within Tehama County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96035?

27% of residents in ZIP code 96035 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96035 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 96035 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 96035?

ZIP code 96035 has an estimated population of 4,097 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96035?

The median household income in ZIP code 96035 is $49,527, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96035 in?

ZIP code 96035 observes the PST timezone.