96047 ZIP Code — Igo, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96047 is located in Igo, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 248.29 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96047

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 $370,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% 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 service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

843

population

248.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Igo	Acceptable
Igo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96024 Douglas City (10.6 mi) 96076 Platina (12.4 mi) 96022 Cottonwood (14.8 mi) 96001 Redding (17.7 mi) 96033 French Gulch (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	843
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	248.29 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	40.4723
Longitude	-122.7371
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	48.3%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

843

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$91,250

Median household income

$63,001

Per capita income

$370,900

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

13.6%

Unemployment

431

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	7.8%
18 and over	777	92.2%
65 and over	256	30.4%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.1%

Two or more races 13%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	690	78.1%
Two or more races	115	13%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	1.1%
Asian	6	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.1%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	15.2%
Median income	$91,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 38.7%

$500k–$1M 27.2%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$370,900
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	46.5%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	22.7%
Fuel oil	9.1%
Wood	48.1%
Solar	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	67.1%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	34	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	66	18.2%
Households with children under 18	55	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	43.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	5.5%
Married	56.2%	67.0%
Separated	7.5%	3.7%
Widowed	5.6%	13.5%
Divorced	4.0%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	30.2%
High school	35	40.7%
College / grad school	25	29.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Public administration 12.3%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Other services 10.6%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Construction 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	37.4%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.5%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	22.7%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	828	98.2%
Spanish	14	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	772	91.6%
Born in same state	755	89.6%
Born in different state	606	71.9%
Foreign born	17	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	71	8.4%
Not a US citizen	32	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	23.4%
French	77	9.1%
Polish	31	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	0.9%
English	4	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96047

What city is ZIP code 96047 in?

ZIP code 96047 is primarily assigned to Igo, California.

What county is ZIP code 96047 in?

ZIP code 96047 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96047 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 96047 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 96047 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 96047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96047?

19% of residents in ZIP code 96047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96047?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 96047 in?

ZIP code 96047 observes the PST timezone.