96087 ZIP Code — Shasta, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96087 is located in Shasta, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 42.72 square miles and serves a population of 824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96087

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $368,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($97,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 49% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 96087 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

824

population

42.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shasta	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	824
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	42.72 sq mi
Water area	4.89 sq mi
Latitude	40.6114
Longitude	-122.4997
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	58.4%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

824

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$97,083

Median household income

$57,097

Per capita income

$368,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

306

Housing units

33.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	12.9%
18 and over	718	87.1%
65 and over	158	19.2%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	777	92.7%
Two or more races	32	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	6.2%	5.1%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 16.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	22.4%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	16.4%
Median income	$97,083

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$368,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	9.7%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	17.3%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.1%
Fuel oil	19.1%
Wood	21.1%
Solar	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	73	24.4%
Male householder, no spouse	53	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	42	14.0%
Households with children under 18	29	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	40.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	27.3%
Married	31.3%	42.1%
Separated	18.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.2%
Divorced	24.2%	27.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	20.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	42.1%
High school	27	21.4%
College / grad school	20	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Public administration 11.7%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Professional & management 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	26.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.7%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 40.2%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	798	96.8%
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)	824	100.0%
Born in same state	824	100.0%
Born in different state	617	74.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	16.4%
Dutch	120	14.6%
French	88	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	5.2%
English	25	3%
Polish	7	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96087

What city is ZIP code 96087 in?

ZIP code 96087 is primarily assigned to Shasta, California.

What county is ZIP code 96087 in?

ZIP code 96087 falls within Shasta County, California.

Is ZIP code 96087 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 96087 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96087 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 96087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96087 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 96087 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96087?

The median home value in ZIP code 96087 is $368,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 96087 in?

ZIP code 96087 observes the PST timezone.