96038 ZIP Code — Grenada, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96038 is located in Grenada, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 18.27 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96038

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $294,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $56,857. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499

population

18.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grenada	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96094 Weed (9.9 mi) 96034 Gazelle (11.2 mi) 96097 Yreka (13.5 mi) 96064 Montague (16.4 mi) 96067 Mount Shasta (18.6 mi) 96014 Callahan (18.9 mi) 96027 Etna (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	18.27 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.5858
Longitude	-122.5402
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	46.6%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$56,857

Median household income

$27,243

Per capita income

$294,400

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

19.7%

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	87	17.4%
18 and over	412	82.6%
65 and over	174	34.9%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 9%

Black or African American 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	441	88.4%
Two or more races	45	9%
Black or African American	13	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 40.5%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	40.5%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$56,857

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 31.1%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$294,400
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	9.7%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	51.8%
3 bedrooms	30.6%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	14.2%
Wood	34.9%
Solar	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	51	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	16.8%
Households with children under 18	32	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	53.0%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	12.3%
Married	53.7%	66.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.6%
Divorced	16.9%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 38.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	47.8%
High school	23	33.3%
College / grad school	13	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Public administration 15.8%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.9%
Service	37.6%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.5%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	24.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	26.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	69.7%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	470	94.2%
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)	486	97.4%
Born in same state	486	97.4%
Born in different state	365	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.6%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	115	23%
Italian	99	19.8%
Arab	51	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	8.2%
Polish	9	1.8%
Norwegian	6	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96038

What city is ZIP code 96038 in?

ZIP code 96038 is primarily assigned to Grenada, California.

What county is ZIP code 96038 in?

ZIP code 96038 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96038 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 96038 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96038 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 96038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96038 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 96038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 96038?

ZIP code 96038 has an estimated population of 499 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96038 in?

ZIP code 96038 observes the PST timezone.