96117 ZIP Code — Litchfield, CA

Lassen County, California

ZIP code 96117 is located in Litchfield, California, within Lassen County. It covers approximately 324.33 square miles and serves a population of 288 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96117

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 $197,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,605.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

288

population

324.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Litchfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96128 Standish (6.2 mi) 96121 Milford (18.3 mi) 96130 Susanville (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	288
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	324.33 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.4432
Longitude	-120.3486
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	45.4%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

288

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$64,605

Median household income

$26,136

Per capita income

$197,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	44.1%
18 and over	161	55.9%
65 and over	19	6.6%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.1%

Hispanic or Latino 20.4%

Two or more races 20.4%

Group	Count	%
White	214	59.1%
Hispanic or Latino	74	20.4%
Two or more races	74	20.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	51.8%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
Median income	$64,605

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 39.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 35.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	41.7%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	49.3%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	61.9%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	8.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Fuel oil	31.0%
Wood	54.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	10	11.9%
Households with children under 18	30	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	14.3%
Average household size	3.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	91.7%	88.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	8.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 10.6%

Some college, no degree 37.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	6.0%
Elementary school	78	94.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.7%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%

Other services 4.4%

Retail trade 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	35.1%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.2%
Government	50.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	3.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	21.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 23.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	13.9%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	86.5%
Spanish	8	3.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	3.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	288	100.0%
Born in same state	283	98.3%
Born in different state	241	83.7%
Foreign born	5	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96117

What city is ZIP code 96117 in?

ZIP code 96117 is primarily assigned to Litchfield, California.

What county is ZIP code 96117 in?

ZIP code 96117 falls within Lassen County, California.

Is ZIP code 96117 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 96117 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 96117 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 96117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 96117?

ZIP code 96117 has an estimated population of 288 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96117?

The median home value in ZIP code 96117 is $197,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 96117 in?

ZIP code 96117 observes the PST timezone.