96051 ZIP Code — Lakehead, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96051 is located in Lakehead, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 343.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,067 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96051

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 $299,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,329. Poverty affects 28% 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 arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 96051 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.

1,067

population

343.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lakehead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96017 Castella (10.6 mi) 96065 Montgomery Creek (17.5 mi) 96019 Shasta Lake (18.1 mi) 96025 Dunsmuir (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,067
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	343.43 sq mi
Water area	35.42 sq mi
Latitude	40.9497
Longitude	-122.3418
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	47.6%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,067

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$64,329

Median household income

$31,869

Per capita income

$299,300

Median home value

$1,568

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

21.2%

Unemployment

748

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	5.5%
18 and over	1,008	94.5%
65 and over	412	38.6%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Asian 4.8%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	948	86.3%
Asian	53	4.8%
Two or more races	47	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2.8%
Black or African American	7	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.6%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 42.9%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	42.9%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$64,329

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 47.6%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$299,300
Median rent / month	$1,568
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	40.8%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	22.1%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	27.3%
Propane / LP gas	37.3%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	54.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	139	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	79	15.3%
Households with children under 18	50	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	60.2%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	27.7%
Married	55.1%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	5.5%	6.4%
Divorced	19.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	17.5%
High school	50	62.5%
College / grad school	16	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 22.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.8%

Other services 14.8%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Retail trade 8.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	34.0%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	32.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 74.6%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 20.8%

Female-led households 71.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.9%
Retirement income	44.1%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	160	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	76.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,067	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,033	96.8%
Born in same state	994	93.2%
Born in different state	675	63.3%
Foreign born	39	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	34	3.2%
Not a US citizen	31	91.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	249	23.3%
Arab	213	20%
Italian	138	12.9%
English	9	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.7%
German	3	0.3%
Irish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96051

What city is ZIP code 96051 in?

ZIP code 96051 is primarily assigned to Lakehead, California.

What county is ZIP code 96051 in?

ZIP code 96051 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96051 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 96051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96051 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 96051 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96051?

28% of residents in ZIP code 96051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96051 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 96051 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96051 in?

ZIP code 96051 observes the PST timezone.