96039 ZIP Code — Happy Camp, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96039 is located in Happy Camp, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 264.16 square miles and serves a population of 726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96039

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $38,295. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 96039 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

726

population

264.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Happy Camp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96086 Seiad Valley (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	726
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	264.16 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	41.8353
Longitude	-123.4069
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	72.4%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

726

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$38,295

Median household income

$27,477

Per capita income

$177,700

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

54.4%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

25.2%

Unemployment

359

Housing units

20.2%

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	112	15.4%
18 and over	614	84.6%
65 and over	212	29.2%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%

Two or more races 23.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	383	49.5%
Two or more races	183	23.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	131	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	48	6.2%
Other race	20	2.6%
Asian	9	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 18.6%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.6%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,700
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	54.4%
Renter occupied	45.6%
Vacant	31.2%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.9%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	20.7%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	16.7%
Wood	53.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	110	30.6%
Female householder, no spouse	88	24.4%
Households with children under 18	48	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	41.4%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	11.5%
Married	36.1%	42.5%
Separated	4.2%	4.2%
Widowed	10.4%	19.2%
Divorced	12.8%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 27.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	17.7%
Kindergarten	17	15.0%
Elementary school	50	44.2%
High school	8	7.1%
College / grad school	18	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 17.8%

Public administration 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Construction 6.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.1%
Government	53.4%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.4

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.2%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.4%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	689	94.9%
Spanish	6	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	709	97.7%
Born in same state	689	94.9%
Born in different state	406	55.9%
Foreign born	20	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.3%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	118	16.3%
French	99	13.6%
Arab	27	3.7%
German	10	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.8%
English	3	0.4%
Norwegian	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96039

What city is ZIP code 96039 in?

ZIP code 96039 is primarily assigned to Happy Camp, California.

What county is ZIP code 96039 in?

ZIP code 96039 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96039 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 96039 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96039 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 96039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96039?

22% of residents in ZIP code 96039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96039 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 96039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96039 in?

ZIP code 96039 observes the PST timezone.