96088 ZIP Code — Shingletown, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96088 is located in Shingletown, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 173.02 square miles and serves a population of 4,703 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96088

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,725. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 96088 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,703

population

173.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shingletown	Acceptable
Shingletown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96059 Manton (5.7 mi) 96096 Whitmore (8.9 mi) 96062 Millville (12.4 mi) 96069 Oak Run (14.1 mi) 96008 Bella Vista (18.4 mi) 96073 Palo Cedro (19 mi) 96071 Old Station (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,703
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	173.02 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.5180
Longitude	-121.8576
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	44.7%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,703

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$65,725

Median household income

$38,161

Per capita income

$289,900

Median home value

$1,175

Median monthly rent

87.5%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,566

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

103

15–19

149

20–24

138

161

25–34

148

128

35–44

118

388

45–54

358

126

55–59

116

239

60–64

221

608

65–74

560

254

75–84

234

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	10.4%
18 and over	4,215	89.6%
65 and over	1,803	38.3%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,915	79.8%
Two or more races	486	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	205	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	97	2%
Other race	94	1.9%
Asian	49	1%
Black or African American	38	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	24	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$65,725

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 31.6%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,900
Median rent / month	$1,175
Owner occupied	87.5%
Renter occupied	12.5%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	25.0%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	54.9%
Solar	1.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,145	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	108	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	516	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	410	18.8%
Households with children under 18	316	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,387	63.7%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	10.7%
Married	51.7%	62.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	10.0%	14.9%
Divorced	10.5%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	4.0%
Elementary school	306	55.1%
High school	91	16.4%
College / grad school	136	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Construction 13.5%

Public administration 9.9%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	28.7%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.3

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.3%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	731	17.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,609	98.0%
Spanish	38	0.8%
Other Indo-European	38	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,603	97.9%
Born in same state	4,500	95.7%
Born in different state	3,240	68.9%
Foreign born	103	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	100	2.1%
Not a US citizen	40	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	585	12.4%
French	403	8.6%
Arab	400	8.5%
Polish	94	2%
German	73	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	1.4%
Dutch	39	0.8%
Irish	17	0.4%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96088

What city is ZIP code 96088 in?

ZIP code 96088 is primarily assigned to Shingletown, California.

What county is ZIP code 96088 in?

ZIP code 96088 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96088 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 96088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96088 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 96088 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 96088 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 96088 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96088 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 96088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96088 in?

ZIP code 96088 observes the PST timezone.