96048 ZIP Code — Junction City, CA

Trinity County, California

ZIP code 96048 is located in Junction City, California, within Trinity County. It covers approximately 155.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96048

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $380,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,061. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96048 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,283

population

155.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Junction City	Acceptable
Junction City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96010 Big Bar (7 mi) 96052 Lewiston (11.6 mi) 96024 Douglas City (19 mi) 95527 Burnt Ranch (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,283
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	155.42 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.8275
Longitude	-123.0490
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	45.1%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,283

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$61,061

Median household income

$26,205

Per capita income

$380,200

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

362

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

201

35–44

167

45–54

55–59

154

60–64

132

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	11.1%
18 and over	1,140	88.9%
65 and over	263	20.5%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Two or more races 7.9%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,099	77.8%
Hispanic or Latino	130	9.2%
Two or more races	111	7.9%
Other race	29	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	2%
Asian	16	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	59.3%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	25.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.9%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$61,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 33.6%

$500k–$1M 28.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$380,200
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	47.5%
3 bedrooms	31.5%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Fuel oil	7.9%
Wood	51.6%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	121	35.5%
Female householder, no spouse	26	7.6%
Households with children under 18	36	10.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	62.5%
Average household size	3.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	2.4%
Married	26.3%	79.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	7.8%
Divorced	28.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	14.4%
Elementary school	64	71.1%
High school	10	11.1%
College / grad school	3	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 35.9%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Transportation & utilities 20.7%

Construction 11.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.2%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	21.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.2%
Retirement income	63.9%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	132	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	22.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,227	95.6%
Spanish	16	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,225	95.5%
Born in same state	1,225	95.5%
Born in different state	1,004	78.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	4.5%
Not a US citizen	30	51.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	234	18.2%
Arab	181	14.1%
Italian	152	11.8%
English	14	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.5%
Irish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.6%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96048

What city is ZIP code 96048 in?

ZIP code 96048 is primarily assigned to Junction City, California.

What county is ZIP code 96048 in?

ZIP code 96048 falls within Trinity County, California.

Does ZIP code 96048 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 96048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96048?

18% of residents in ZIP code 96048 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96048 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 96048 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96048?

The median home value in ZIP code 96048 is $380,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 96048 in?

ZIP code 96048 observes the PST timezone.