96002 ZIP Code — Redding, CA
Shasta County, California
ZIP code 96002 is located in Redding, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 30.57 square miles and serves a population of 34,634 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
About ZIP code 96002
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $329,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $71,608. 37% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,634
population
30.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Redding | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96007 Anderson (5.4 mi)
96073 Palo Cedro (6.1 mi)
96003 Redding (9.4 mi)
96001 Redding (10.2 mi)
96019 Shasta Lake (11.6 mi)
96062 Millville (12.4 mi)
96022 Cottonwood (16.8 mi)
96008 Bella Vista (17.9 mi)
96033 French Gulch (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,634 |
| Population density | 1,133 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5286 |
| Longitude | -122.3174 |
| 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 | 43.3% | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.1% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
34,634
Population
1,133
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$71,608
Median household income
$35,122
Per capita income
$329,000
Median home value
$1,199
Median monthly rent
62.2%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
8,707
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,130
Under 5
1,158
1,083
5–9
1,110
1,209
10–14
1,239
1,135
15–19
1,163
974
20–24
998
2,462
25–34
2,522
2,037
35–44
2,088
1,777
45–54
1,820
1,101
55–59
1,128
1,014
60–64
1,039
1,626
65–74
1,665
1,035
75–84
1,060
524
85+
537
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,629 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 26,005 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,447 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.5%
Two or more races
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Asian
5.2%
Other race
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,256 | 69.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,015 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,130 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 1,946 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 1,176 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 746 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 412 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 31.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 5.1% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $71,608 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k–$300k
22.9%
$300k–$500k
38.4%
$500k–$1M
15.8%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,199 |
| Owner occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter occupied | 37.8% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.7% |
| Electricity | 35.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,068 | 47.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,084 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,418 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,164 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,250 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,233 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.4% | 28.5% |
| Married | 45.7% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
30.6%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 535 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 345 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,719 | 44.2% |
| High school | 1,994 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,815 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Professional & management
9.6%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.1% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
13.2%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.8% |
| Visited dentist | 60.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,242 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.0% |
| Public insurance | 48.0% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,346 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,117 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 540 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 479 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,746 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 32,559 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 24,976 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 187 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,888 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,041 | 55.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,225 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 3,559 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 2,388 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 351 | 1% |
| Dutch | 309 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 272 | 0.8% |
| German | 120 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 40 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96002
What city is ZIP code 96002 in?
ZIP code 96002 is primarily assigned to Redding, California.
What county is ZIP code 96002 in?
ZIP code 96002 falls within Shasta County, California.
Does ZIP code 96002 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 96002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96002?
The median home value in ZIP code 96002 is $329,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 96002?
ZIP code 96002 has an estimated population of 34,634 residents, with a density of 1,133 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96002?
The median household income in ZIP code 96002 is $71,608, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 96002 in?
ZIP code 96002 observes the PST timezone.