96065 ZIP Code — Montgomery Creek, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96065 is located in Montgomery Creek, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 137.12 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96065

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 $286,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,981) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 96065 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

364
population
137.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96065 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96065

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96065. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Montgomery Creek Acceptable
Montgomery Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
96008 Bella Vista (16.8 mi) 96051 Lakehead (17.5 mi) 96069 Oak Run (17.5 mi) 96013 Burney (17.6 mi) 96017 Castella (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 364
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 137.12 sq mi
Water area 1.68 sq mi
Latitude 40.9562
Longitude -122.0061
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 51.6% 44.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 22.2% 19.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 10.3% 5.1% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

364
Population
3
People per sq mi
57.7
Median age
$77,981
Median household income
$49,893
Per capita income
$286,000
Median home value
$727
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
22.9%
Unemployment
236
Housing units
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
11
1
10–14
2
3
15–19
3
25
25–34
27
17
35–44
19
8
45–54
8
38
55–59
43
25
60–64
27
33
65–74
37
13
75–84
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18298.0%
18 and over33592.0%
65 and over9826.9%
Median age57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%
Two or more races 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
GroupCount%
White26861.5%
Two or more races7617.4%
Hispanic or Latino7216.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native204.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.6% 44.5% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 15.9% 31.0% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 22.2% 19.3% 26.4%
Over $200k 10.3% 5.1% 13.3%
Under $10k 5.2%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 5.9%
$25k–$35k 18.3%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 8.5%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 1.3%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k+ 34.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.2%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k5.9%
$25k–$35k18.3%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k8.5%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k1.3%
$150k–$200k3.9%
$200k+34.6%
Median income$77,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%
$50k–$100k 4.3%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k–$300k 29.6%
$300k–$500k 24.3%
$500k–$1M 17.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$286,000
Median rent / month$727
Owner occupied75.2%
Renter occupied24.8%
Vacant44.2%
Single-family detached89.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.1%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–20097.7%
1990–199935.4%
1980–19899.5%
1970–19791.5%
1960–196913.1%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier17.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom10.6%
2 bedrooms38.7%
3 bedrooms38.3%
4 bedrooms2.9%
5+ bedrooms8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.6%
1 vehicle27.5%
2 vehicles27.5%
3 or more42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity10.5%
Propane / LP gas27.5%
Fuel oil17.6%
Wood44.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7247.1%
Cohabiting couple85.2%
Male householder, no spouse3522.9%
Female householder, no spouse3824.8%
Households with children under 182415.7%
Households with seniors (65+)7448.4%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.7%14.3%
Married58.4%54.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.8%29.1%
Divorced21.1%1.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 24.8%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 15.2%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 12.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school313.0%
High school626.1%
College / grad school1460.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%
Construction 22.8%
Public administration 17.1%
Transportation & utilities 15.2%
Manufacturing 10.1%
Retail trade 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.6%
Service10.1%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction12.7%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.6%
Government33.5%
Self-employed1.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit1.3%
Walk0.0%
Work from home12.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)49.7

Poverty

All people 12.1%
Under 18 years 14.3%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.4%
Retirement income32.7%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP25.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure35.8%
High cholesterol35.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.7%
Binge drinking16.5%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression19.4%
Fair or poor health17.9%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health13.6%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.1%
Visited dentist61.4%
Cholesterol screening92.8%
Teeth loss13.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans133.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.3%
65 and over35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.8%
Public insurance61.7%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only34494.5%
Spanish10.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)30984.9%
Born in same state30583.8%
Born in different state24366.8%
Foreign born41.1%
Naturalized citizen5515.1%
Not a US citizen1221.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian6618.1%
French3910.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab246.6%
German102.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96065

What city is ZIP code 96065 in?

ZIP code 96065 is primarily assigned to Montgomery Creek, California.

What county is ZIP code 96065 in?

ZIP code 96065 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96065 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 96065 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96065 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 96065 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 96065?

ZIP code 96065 has an estimated population of 364 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96065?

The median home value in ZIP code 96065 is $286,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96065 in?

ZIP code 96065 observes the PST timezone.

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