96113 ZIP Code — Herlong, CA

Lassen County, California

ZIP code 96113 is located in Herlong, California, within Lassen County. It covers approximately 21.85 square miles and serves a population of 2,164 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96113

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $46,825. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 96113 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,164

population

21.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96113 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96113

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City	Status
Herlong	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,164
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	21.85 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.2437
Longitude	-120.2282
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	58.3%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,164

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$46,825

Median household income

$11,919

Per capita income

$66,600

Median home value

$1,080

Median monthly rent

51.1%

Home ownership

40.0%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

413

25–34

452

35–44

105

328

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	7.5%
18 and over	2,001	92.5%
65 and over	233	10.8%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

Black or African American 18.7%

Two or more races 6.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,449	65%
Black or African American	416	18.7%
Two or more races	143	6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	76	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	66	3%
Other race	47	2.1%
Asian	27	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 17.2%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.2%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	1.1%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$46,825

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 84.5%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,600
Median rent / month	$1,080
Owner occupied	51.1%
Renter occupied	48.9%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	61.2%
1940–1949	18.4%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	49.9%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	42.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	57	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	135	38.1%
Households with children under 18	85	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	31.9%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.8%	14.1%
Married	34.7%	41.9%
Separated	5.7%	9.4%
Widowed	0.0%	8.8%
Divorced	9.8%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.9%
Kindergarten	15	7.1%
Elementary school	81	38.6%
High school	62	29.5%
College / grad school	48	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 34.6%

Transportation & utilities 27.6%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Professional & management 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.1%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	33.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.3%
Government	42.3%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 40.0%

Under 18 years 37.9%

18 and over 40.4%

Married-couple families 44.4%

Female-led households 48.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	17.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	136	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.6%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	41.3%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,144	99.1%
Spanish	333	15.5%
Other Indo-European	326	15.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,919	88.7%
Born in same state	1,895	87.6%
Born in different state	1,225	56.6%
Foreign born	24	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	245	11.3%
Not a US citizen	26	10.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	2.2%
Polish	12	0.6%
French	11	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	0.5%
Norwegian	10	0.5%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.4%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96113

What city is ZIP code 96113 in?

ZIP code 96113 is primarily assigned to Herlong, California.

What county is ZIP code 96113 in?

ZIP code 96113 falls within Lassen County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96113?

40% of residents in ZIP code 96113 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96113?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96113 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 96113 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96113?

The median home value in ZIP code 96113 is $66,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 96113 in?

ZIP code 96113 observes the PST timezone.