96073 ZIP Code — Palo Cedro, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96073 is located in Palo Cedro, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 45.23 square miles and serves a population of 5,648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96073

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 $506,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($114,301) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96073 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,648

population

45.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palo Cedro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96002 Redding (6.1 mi) 96062 Millville (6.7 mi) 96003 Redding (7.3 mi) 96007 Anderson (9.8 mi) 96019 Shasta Lake (12.1 mi) 96008 Bella Vista (12.4 mi) 96001 Redding (13.9 mi) 96069 Oak Run (16 mi) 96088 Shingletown (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,648
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	45.23 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	40.5681
Longitude	-122.2126
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	24.0%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	13.4%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

5,648

Population

125

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$114,301

Median household income

$51,052

Per capita income

$506,500

Median home value

$1,804

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,822

Housing units

38.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

220

Under 5

223

153

5–9

155

227

10–14

230

258

15–19

260

20–24

199

25–34

201

351

35–44

354

345

45–54

348

196

55–59

198

143

60–64

144

335

65–74

338

254

75–84

257

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,611	28.5%
18 and over	4,037	71.5%
65 and over	1,277	22.6%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,843	82.9%
Two or more races	656	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	193	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	67	1.1%
Asian	34	0.6%
Black or African American	32	0.5%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.0%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	13.4%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 22.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	22.7%
Median income	$114,301

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 38.3%

$500k–$1M 44.3%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$506,500
Median rent / month	$1,804
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	6.8%
3 bedrooms	68.4%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	41.7%
Fuel oil	2.6%
Wood	26.2%
Solar	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,381	72.0%
Cohabiting couple	41	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	232	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	265	13.8%
Households with children under 18	717	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	864	45.0%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	18.8%
Married	68.2%	68.9%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%
Widowed	4.8%	6.1%
Divorced	6.0%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 14.7%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 27.8%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	1.8%
Kindergarten	112	7.4%
Elementary school	513	33.8%
High school	568	37.4%
College / grad school	298	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Public administration 14.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.2%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	39.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	17.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	544	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,205	92.2%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,592	99.0%
Born in same state	5,577	98.7%
Born in different state	4,184	74.1%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.0%
Not a US citizen	40	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	987	17.5%
Italian	705	12.5%
Arab	378	6.7%
Polish	108	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	51	0.9%
English	40	0.7%
German	26	0.5%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.0%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96073

What city is ZIP code 96073 in?

ZIP code 96073 is primarily assigned to Palo Cedro, California.

What county is ZIP code 96073 in?

ZIP code 96073 falls within Shasta County, California.

Is ZIP code 96073 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 96073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96073 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 96073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96073 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 96073 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96073?

The median home value in ZIP code 96073 is $506,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 96073 in?

ZIP code 96073 observes the PST timezone.