96054 ZIP Code — Lookout, CA

Modoc County, California

ZIP code 96054 is located in Lookout, California, within Modoc County. It covers approximately 117.79 square miles and serves a population of 269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96054

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,823. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 96054 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

269

population

117.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lookout	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	269
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	117.79 sq mi
Water area	1.75 sq mi
Latitude	41.3391
Longitude	-120.9749
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	50.4%	49.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	38.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

269

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$67,823

Median household income

$32,749

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	14.9%
18 and over	229	85.1%
65 and over	57	21.2%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	260	96.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	3%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	49.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	38.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 28.9%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	28.9%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
Median income	$67,823

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	52.5%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	18.0%
Wood	56.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	61	47.7%
Female householder, no spouse	18	14.1%
Households with children under 18	31	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	38.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	19.8%
Married	34.5%	59.3%
Separated	8.1%	0.0%
Widowed	11.5%	21.0%
Divorced	21.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 35.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	4.7%
Kindergarten	5	11.6%
Elementary school	25	58.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	11	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 21.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Construction 11.8%

Public administration 11.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Education & healthcare 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.7%
Service	36.5%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	35.3%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.1

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 20.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	66.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	259	96.3%
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)	262	97.4%
Born in same state	262	97.4%
Born in different state	204	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	2.6%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	17.5%
Arab	10	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.6%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96054

What city is ZIP code 96054 in?

ZIP code 96054 is primarily assigned to Lookout, California.

What county is ZIP code 96054 in?

ZIP code 96054 falls within Modoc County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96054?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96054?

16% of residents in ZIP code 96054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 96054 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 96054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96054 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 96054 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96054 in?

ZIP code 96054 observes the PST timezone.