96050 ZIP Code — Klamath River, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96050 is located in Klamath River, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 258.66 square miles and serves a population of 400 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96050

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,354. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

400

population

258.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Klamath River	Acceptable
Klamath River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96085 Scott Bar (7 mi) 96097 Yreka (15.7 mi) 96086 Seiad Valley (16.2 mi) 96032 Fort Jones (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	400
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	258.66 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	41.8742
Longitude	-122.9329
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	73.1%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

400

Population

People per sq mi

66.9

Median age

$36,354

Median household income

$34,216

Per capita income

$237,000

Median home value

$544

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	2.3%
18 and over	391	97.8%
65 and over	214	53.5%
Median age	66.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 5.5%

Asian 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	349	86.8%
Two or more races	22	5.5%
Asian	17	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	3%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.1%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 21.2%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	21.2%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$36,354

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,000
Median rent / month	$544
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	20.7%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	57.7%
Solar	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	74	30.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	19.9%
Households with children under 18	6	2.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	65.1%
Average household size	1.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	6.1%
Married	52.3%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	21.7%
Divorced	22.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 36.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	16.7%
High school	6	33.3%
College / grad school	9	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Other services 18.1%

Professional & management 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	34.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.8%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.7

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	79.0%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	100.0%
Spanish	5	1.3%
Other Indo-European	5	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	357	89.3%
Born in same state	357	89.3%
Born in different state	206	51.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	10.8%
Not a US citizen	29	67.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	15.3%
Italian	58	14.5%
Polish	30	7.5%
Irish	12	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	2.8%
Arab	11	2.8%
German	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.2%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96050

What city is ZIP code 96050 in?

ZIP code 96050 is primarily assigned to Klamath River, California.

What county is ZIP code 96050 in?

ZIP code 96050 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

Does ZIP code 96050 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 96050 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96050 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 96050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96050?

23% of residents in ZIP code 96050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 96050 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 96050 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 96050 in?

ZIP code 96050 observes the PST timezone.