96003 ZIP Code — Redding, CA
Shasta County, California
ZIP code 96003 is located in Redding, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 111.15 square miles and serves a population of 43,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
About ZIP code 96003
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $343,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $67,440. 39% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,945
population
111.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Redding | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96019 Shasta Lake (5.6 mi)
96073 Palo Cedro (7.3 mi)
96002 Redding (9.4 mi)
96001 Redding (10.2 mi)
96008 Bella Vista (10.8 mi)
96062 Millville (12.1 mi)
96007 Anderson (14.7 mi)
96033 French Gulch (16.3 mi)
96069 Oak Run (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,945 |
| Population density | 395 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 111.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6620 |
| Longitude | -122.2780 |
| 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 | 43.6% | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 31.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.1% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
43,945
Population
395
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$67,440
Median household income
$36,246
Per capita income
$343,300
Median home value
$1,356
Median monthly rent
58.5%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
12,309
Housing units
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
930
Under 5
1,009
1,298
5–9
1,409
1,269
10–14
1,378
1,178
15–19
1,280
1,309
20–24
1,421
2,962
25–34
3,216
2,521
35–44
2,738
2,294
45–54
2,490
1,472
55–59
1,598
1,485
60–64
1,613
2,385
65–74
2,590
1,267
75–84
1,375
699
85+
759
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,476 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 35,469 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 9,075 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.1%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Asian
3.9%
Other race
2.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,014 | 77.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,838 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,765 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 1,843 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 1,072 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 573 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 513 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.3% | 31.0% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 5.1% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $67,440 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.3%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
43.4%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,356 |
| Owner occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter occupied | 41.5% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
| Single-family detached | 57.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.0% |
| Electricity | 39.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 8.0% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,844 | 43.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,457 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,352 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,431 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,170 | 23.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,624 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 27.3% |
| Married | 47.6% | 45.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
21.8%
Some college, no degree
29.6%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 555 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 517 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,286 | 39.9% |
| High school | 1,586 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,786 | 35.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Professional & management
8.0%
Construction
7.9%
Public administration
7.7%
Other services
6.2%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 20.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,056 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.7% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,006 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1,060 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 180 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 363 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 467 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,831 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 40,407 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 29,226 | 66.5% |
| Foreign born | 424 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,114 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,502 | 48.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,630 | 10.5% |
| French | 4,528 | 10.3% |
| Arab | 2,734 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 1,074 | 2.4% |
| English | 948 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 284 | 0.6% |
| German | 172 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 63 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96003
What city is ZIP code 96003 in?
ZIP code 96003 is primarily assigned to Redding, California.
What county is ZIP code 96003 in?
ZIP code 96003 falls within Shasta County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96003?
16% of residents in ZIP code 96003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 96003 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 96003 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96003?
The median home value in ZIP code 96003 is $343,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 96003?
ZIP code 96003 has an estimated population of 43,945 residents, with a density of 395 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96003 in?
ZIP code 96003 observes the PST timezone.