96055 ZIP Code — Los Molinos, CA

Tehama County, California

ZIP code 96055 is located in Los Molinos, California, within Tehama County. It covers approximately 95.22 square miles and serves a population of 3,760 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96055

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 $260,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,833. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,760

population

95.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Los Molinos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96035 Gerber (7 mi) 96021 Corning (13.6 mi) 95973 Chico (17.6 mi) 96080 Red Bluff (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,760
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	95.22 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	40.0681
Longitude	-122.0687
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	43.8%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

3,760

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$55,833

Median household income

$30,801

Per capita income

$260,600

Median home value

$1,129

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

1,320

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

117

131

5–9

133

109

10–14

110

112

15–19

113

104

20–24

106

210

25–34

212

268

35–44

271

210

45–54

213

115

55–59

117

134

60–64

135

208

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	918	24.4%
18 and over	2,842	75.6%
65 and over	724	19.3%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.2%

Two or more races 15.9%

Hispanic or Latino 15.8%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,823	63.2%
Two or more races	708	15.9%
Hispanic or Latino	704	15.8%
Other race	114	2.6%
Asian	96	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$55,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,600
Median rent / month	$1,129
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	21.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%
Fuel oil	3.4%
Wood	32.3%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	689	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	105	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	207	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	493	33.0%
Households with children under 18	439	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	519	34.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	23.2%
Married	55.4%	49.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%
Widowed	1.3%	12.2%
Divorced	10.7%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	0.8%
Kindergarten	77	8.7%
Elementary school	378	42.9%
High school	227	25.8%
College / grad school	192	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	29.9%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	12.2%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,527	93.8%
Spanish	214	6.1%
Other Indo-European	139	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.6%
Other languages	53	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,448	91.7%
Born in same state	3,426	91.1%
Born in different state	2,958	78.7%
Foreign born	22	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	312	8.3%
Not a US citizen	187	59.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	8.3%
Arab	259	6.9%
Italian	172	4.6%
Polish	94	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	54	1.4%
Dutch	36	1%
English	23	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96055

What city is ZIP code 96055 in?

ZIP code 96055 is primarily assigned to Los Molinos, California.

What county is ZIP code 96055 in?

ZIP code 96055 falls within Tehama County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96055?

27% of residents in ZIP code 96055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96055 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 96055?

ZIP code 96055 has an estimated population of 3,760 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96055?

The median household income in ZIP code 96055 is $55,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96055 in?

ZIP code 96055 observes the PST timezone.