96059 ZIP Code — Manton, CA

Tehama County, California

ZIP code 96059 is located in Manton, California, within Tehama County. It covers approximately 63.53 square miles and serves a population of 323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96059

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $338,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($128,272) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 63% 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.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

323

population

63.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96088 Shingletown (5.7 mi) 96096 Whitmore (14.5 mi) 96062 Millville (15.5 mi) 96069 Oak Run (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	323
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	63.53 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.4362
Longitude	-121.8435
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	18.7%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	53.1%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

323

Population

People per sq mi

74.1

Median age

$128,272

Median household income

$92,033

Per capita income

$338,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	16.1%
18 and over	271	83.9%
65 and over	184	57.0%
Median age	74.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Asian 7.4%

Group	Count	%
White	299	92.6%
Asian	24	7.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.7%	51.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	53.1%	14.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 44.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	44.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	13.8%
Median income	$128,272

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 80.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	49.2%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	27.1%
1980–1989	34.1%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.1%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	87.5%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	65.8%
Wood	34.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	76	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	35.5%
Female householder, no spouse	22	14.5%
Households with children under 18	25	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	57.2%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	8.4%
Married	46.6%	83.2%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	20.2%	8.4%
Divorced	12.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 28.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	55.8%
High school	23	44.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 63.6%

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	36.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.5%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	16.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	80.8%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	323	100.0%
Spanish	3	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	299	92.6%
Born in same state	299	92.6%
Born in different state	274	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	7.4%
Not a US citizen	21	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	51.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96059

What city is ZIP code 96059 in?

ZIP code 96059 is primarily assigned to Manton, California.

What county is ZIP code 96059 in?

ZIP code 96059 falls within Tehama County, California.

Does ZIP code 96059 have an older population?

57% of residents in ZIP code 96059 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96059 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 96059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96059 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 96059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96059?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 96059 in?

ZIP code 96059 observes the PST timezone.