96041 ZIP Code — Hayfork, CA

Trinity County, California

ZIP code 96041 is located in Hayfork, California, within Trinity County. It covers approximately 335.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96041

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $40,354. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 96041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,511

population

335.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayfork	Acceptable
Hayfork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96076 Platina (14.6 mi) 96024 Douglas City (14.9 mi) 95552 Mad River (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,511
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	335.54 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.5146
Longitude	-123.1304
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	68.8%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,511

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$40,354

Median household income

$26,335

Per capita income

$256,700

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

59.2%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

980

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

124

10–14

118

15–19

20–24

321

25–34

304

103

35–44

176

45–54

166

55–59

381

60–64

361

279

65–74

264

75–84

153

85+

145

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	11.1%
18 and over	3,122	88.9%
65 and over	988	28.1%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Other race 12.6%

Asian 3.1%

Two or more races 2.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,747	66.6%
Hispanic or Latino	613	14.9%
Other race	520	12.6%
Asian	126	3.1%
Two or more races	93	2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.5%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$40,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$300k–$500k 25.6%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$256,700
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	59.2%
Renter occupied	40.8%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	26.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	34.2%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.8%
Electricity	30.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	4.5%
Wood	46.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	23.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	300	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	533	47.5%
Households with children under 18	116	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	661	59.0%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	21.9%
Married	20.8%	15.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.8%	5.9%
Divorced	33.0%	56.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 67.9%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	11.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	210	56.5%
High school	68	18.3%
College / grad school	51	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.7%

Agriculture & mining 21.0%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Construction 10.9%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Public administration 7.6%

Other services 5.5%

Professional & management 4.4%

Retail trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.2%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	49.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.3%
Carpool	16.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	41.4%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 0.8%

18 and over 31.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.8%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	328	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	28.5%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.1%
Public insurance	70.0%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,443	98.1%
Spanish	444	12.9%
Other Indo-European	424	12.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,872	81.8%
Born in same state	2,872	81.8%
Born in different state	2,324	66.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	639	18.2%
Not a US citizen	220	34.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	415	11.8%
French	313	8.9%
Irish	290	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	243	6.9%
English	87	2.5%
German	28	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96041

What city is ZIP code 96041 in?

ZIP code 96041 is primarily assigned to Hayfork, California.

What county is ZIP code 96041 in?

ZIP code 96041 falls within Trinity County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96041?

28% of residents in ZIP code 96041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96041 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 96041 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96041 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 96041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96041 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 96041 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96041 in?

ZIP code 96041 observes the PST timezone.