96085 ZIP Code — Scott Bar, CA
Siskiyou County, California
ZIP code 96085 is located in Scott Bar, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 55.30 square miles and serves a population of 38 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
38
population
55.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
96085 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 96085
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Scott Bar | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
96050 Klamath River (7 mi)
96032 Fort Jones (11.6 mi)
96086 Seiad Valley (14.2 mi)
96097 Yreka (16 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.7801 |
| Longitude | -122.9817 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 530 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.7% | 52.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 29.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 16.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
38
Population
1
People per sq mi
56.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$40,655
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
36
Housing units
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
2
2
15–19
3
2
35–44
2
2
45–54
4
4
65–74
7
0
75–84
1
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 29 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 50.0% |
| Median age | 56.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
American Indian / Alaska Native
44.7%
Asian
5.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 50% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 44.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 5.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.7% | 52.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.0% | 29.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 16.2% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 13.3% |
$35k–$50k
50.0%
$50k–$75k
7.1%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
28.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 50.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 28.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
28.6%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$500k–$1M
50.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 61.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 27.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 61.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 50.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 7.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 28.6% |
| Wood | 71.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 50.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 7.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 71.4% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 26.3% |
| Married | 53.3% | 31.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 42.1% |
| Divorced | 46.7% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
51.7%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
20.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 44.4% |
| High school | 5 | 55.6% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
50.0%
Education & healthcare
50.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 50.0% |
| Self-employed | 50.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 71.4% |
| Retirement income | 7.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.8% |
| Cancer | 8.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.0% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 24.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 50.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31 | 81.6% |
| Born in same state | 29 | 76.3% |
| Born in different state | 11 | 28.9% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 5.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 18.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14 | 36.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96085
What city is ZIP code 96085 in?
ZIP code 96085 is primarily assigned to Scott Bar, California.
What county is ZIP code 96085 in?
ZIP code 96085 falls within Siskiyou County, California.
Does ZIP code 96085 have an older population?
50% of residents in ZIP code 96085 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 96085 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 96085 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 96085 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 96085 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 96085?
ZIP code 96085 has an estimated population of 38 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 96085 in?
ZIP code 96085 observes the PST timezone.