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Shasta County
Mcarthur, CA
96056
96056 ZIP Code — Mcarthur, CA
Shasta County, California
ZIP code 96056 is located in
Mcarthur ,
California ,
within Shasta County .
It covers approximately 216.08 square miles and serves a population of
1,318 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 96056
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 $374,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($76,771) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 96056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,318
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
216.08 sq mi
Water area
3.34 sq mi
Latitude
41.0911
Longitude
-121.0835
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.4%
44.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
31.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
19.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
9.6%
5.1%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$76,771
Median household income
$100,086
Per capita income
$374,200
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 267 20.3% 18 and over 1,051 79.7% 65 and over 333 25.3% Median age 48.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Group Count % White 1,039 76% Asian 131 9.6% Two or more races 67 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 49 3.6% Other race 49 3.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 32 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.4%
44.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
31.0%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
19.3%
26.4%
Over $200k
9.6%
5.1%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 10.5% $15k–$25k 0.7% $25k–$35k 2.4% $35k–$50k 11.7% $50k–$75k 19.3% $75k–$100k 9.7% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 26.6% Median income $76,771
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $374,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.5% Renter occupied 3.5% Vacant 24.2% Single-family detached 81.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.37
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 14.7% 1990–1999 7.4% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 18.8% 1960–1969 17.1% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 11.0% 1939 or earlier 11.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 28.7% 3 bedrooms 58.1% 4 bedrooms 3.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.8% 2 vehicles 24.6% 3 or more 42.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.4% Electricity 6.1% Propane / LP gas 11.0% Fuel oil 8.1% Wood 60.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 317 58.2% Cohabiting couple 1 0.2% Male householder, no spouse 119 21.8% Female householder, no spouse 108 19.8% Households with children under 18 137 25.1% Households with seniors (65+) 243 44.6% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 8.9% 23.5% Married 64.5% 49.9% Separated 1.8% 0.6% Widowed 12.0% 9.7% Divorced 12.8% 16.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
14.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 32.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 61 29.5% High school 107 51.7% College / grad school 39 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
17.2%
Agriculture & mining
15.0%
Education & healthcare
13.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Professional & management
9.9%
Public administration
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.5% Service 6.4% Sales & office 28.1% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.2% Government 18.5% Self-employed 17.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.1% Carpool 17.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.2% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 4.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.9% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 12.3% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 30.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.0% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.9% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 17.4% Poor mental health 14.5% Poor physical health 13.0% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.6% Visited dentist 62.0% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 13.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 70 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 14.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.2% 65 and over 28.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.3% Public insurance 40.1% No insurance 10.0% Uninsured under 19 12.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,219 92.5% Spanish 145 11.9% Other Indo-European 71 5.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 42 3.4% Other languages 32 2.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,162 88.2% Born in same state 1,156 87.7% Born in different state 936 71.0% Foreign born 6 0.5% Naturalized citizen 156 11.8% Not a US citizen 141 90.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 265 20.1% Arab 88 6.7% French 49 3.7%
Ancestry Count % English 25 1.9% Dutch 22 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 97.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96056
What city is ZIP code 96056 in?
ZIP code 96056 is primarily assigned to Mcarthur, California.
What county is ZIP code 96056 in?
ZIP code 96056 falls within Shasta County, California.
Is ZIP code 96056 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 96056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 96056 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 96056 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 96056 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 96056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96056?
The median home value in ZIP code 96056 is $374,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 96056 in?
ZIP code 96056 observes the PST timezone.
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