96044 ZIP Code — Hornbrook, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96044 is located in Hornbrook, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 220.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96044

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $57,981. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,215

population

220.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hornbrook	Acceptable
Hornbrook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96097 Yreka (13.7 mi) 96064 Montague (16.4 mi) 97520 Ashland (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,215
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	220.61 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.9280
Longitude	-122.5479
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	47.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,215

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$57,981

Median household income

$26,746

Per capita income

$207,900

Median home value

$970

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

467

Housing units

13.2%

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	309	25.4%
18 and over	906	74.6%
65 and over	251	20.7%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Two or more races 24.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Asian 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	829	62%
Two or more races	331	24.7%
Hispanic or Latino	123	9.2%
Asian	27	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	1.9%
Black or African American	1	0.1%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,900
Median rent / month	$970
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	14.9%
Wood	33.5%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	101	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	152	32.3%
Households with children under 18	136	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	36.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	15.8%
Married	39.7%	46.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	8.9%
Divorced	12.7%	26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 34.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	118	53.2%
High school	86	38.7%
College / grad school	13	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 21.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 40.5%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 44.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,113	91.6%
Spanish	33	3.0%
Other Indo-European	23	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.8%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,124	92.5%
Born in same state	1,113	91.6%
Born in different state	645	53.1%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	91	7.5%
Not a US citizen	65	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	10%
French	120	9.9%
Arab	18	1.5%
Polish	14	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.7%
Norwegian	6	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.3%
Irish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96044

What city is ZIP code 96044 in?

ZIP code 96044 is primarily assigned to Hornbrook, California.

What county is ZIP code 96044 in?

ZIP code 96044 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96044?

22% of residents in ZIP code 96044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96044?

13% 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 96044 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 96044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 96044?

ZIP code 96044 has an estimated population of 1,215 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96044 in?

ZIP code 96044 observes the PST timezone.