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Siskiyou County
Seiad Valley, CA
96086
96086 ZIP Code — Seiad Valley, CA
Siskiyou County, California
ZIP code 96086 is located in
Seiad Valley ,
California ,
within Siskiyou County .
It covers approximately 203.14 square miles and serves a population of
268 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 96086
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 $234,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $46,146. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 96086 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
268
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
093
Geography
Land area
203.14 sq mi
Water area
0.78 sq mi
Latitude
41.8421
Longitude
-123.2442
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.4%
52.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
29.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
16.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.3%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$46,146
Median household income
$234,300
Median home value
$1,013
Median monthly rent
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 42 15.7% 18 and over 226 84.3% 65 and over 93 34.7% Median age 59.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Group Count % White 229 78.7% Two or more races 33 11.3% Hispanic or Latino 23 7.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 1.4% Asian 2 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.4%
52.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
29.1%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
4.6%
16.2%
26.4%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.3%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.8% $10k–$15k 11.2% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 11.2% $35k–$50k 16.8% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 16.0% $100k–$150k 4.0% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $46,146
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $234,300 Median rent / month $1,013 Owner occupied 74.4% Renter occupied 25.6% Vacant 34.6% Single-family detached 81.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.8% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 19.9% 1980–1989 11.5% 1970–1979 25.7% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 9.4% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 16.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 11.0% 2 bedrooms 48.7% 3 bedrooms 33.0% 4 bedrooms 6.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 28.8% 2 vehicles 24.0% 3 or more 43.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 28.8% Propane / LP gas 3.2% Fuel oil 15.2% Wood 52.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 47.2% Cohabiting couple 10 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 27 21.6% Female householder, no spouse 29 23.2% Households with children under 18 15 12.0% Households with seniors (65+) 65 52.0% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.2% 15.9% Married 50.4% 50.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 18.5% 8.0% Divorced 21.8% 25.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.7%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 21.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 47.4% Kindergarten 2 5.3% Elementary school 8 21.1% High school 6 15.8% College / grad school 4 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.1%
Professional & management
17.6%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Public administration
14.7%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.5% Service 14.7% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 5.9% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.6% Government 36.8% Self-employed 20.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.3% Carpool 16.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 5.9% Work from home 17.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.9%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 62.4% Retirement income 34.4% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 8.0% Food stamps / SNAP 16.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.1% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 38.0% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 33.6% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 13.6% Cancer 8.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 15.3% No physical activity 27.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 17.6% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.9% Visited dentist 52.5% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 27.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 21.1% 65 and over 49.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.2% Public insurance 66.0% No insurance 10.1% Uninsured under 19 23.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 242 90.3% Spanish 3 1.2% Other Indo-European 3 1.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 261 97.4% Born in same state 261 97.4% Born in different state 211 78.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 2.6% Not a US citizen 5 71.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 84 31.3% Italian 39 14.6% Polish 13 4.9%
Ancestry Count % English 10 3.7% Arab 7 2.6% Dutch 5 1.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96086
What city is ZIP code 96086 in?
ZIP code 96086 is primarily assigned to Seiad Valley, California.
What county is ZIP code 96086 in?
ZIP code 96086 falls within Siskiyou County, California.
Does ZIP code 96086 have a large retiree population?
62% of households in ZIP code 96086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 96086 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 96086 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96086?
25% of residents in ZIP code 96086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 96086 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 96086 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 96086 in?
ZIP code 96086 observes the PST timezone.
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