96130 ZIP Code — Susanville, CA

Lassen County, California

ZIP code 96130 is located in Susanville, California, within Lassen County. It covers approximately 499.89 square miles and serves a population of 21,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96130

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 $229,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $66,725. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 96130 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,460

population

499.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96130 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96130

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96130. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Susanville	Acceptable
Susanville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96117 Litchfield (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,460
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	499.89 sq mi
Water area	47.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.5563
Longitude	-120.6779
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	42.9%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

21,460

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$66,725

Median household income

$22,800

Per capita income

$229,700

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

5,137

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

651

Under 5

336

647

5–9

334

741

10–14

382

602

15–19

311

1,106

20–24

571

3,323

25–34

1,716

2,292

35–44

1,183

1,558

45–54

804

764

55–59

395

649

60–64

335

1,099

65–74

568

531

75–84

274

190

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,690	17.2%
18 and over	17,770	82.8%
65 and over	2,760	12.9%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Two or more races 12.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Black or African American 9.2%

Other race 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	14,483	59.5%
Two or more races	2,977	12.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,892	11.9%
Black or African American	2,239	9.2%
Other race	578	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	498	2%
Asian	389	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	296	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$66,725

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,700
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	14.9%
Wood	30.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,791	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	362	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	917	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,319	24.5%
Households with children under 18	1,584	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,854	34.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.3%	24.0%
Married	33.1%	49.9%
Separated	2.2%	4.0%
Widowed	1.5%	10.7%
Divorced	7.8%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	161	4.4%
Kindergarten	229	6.3%
Elementary school	1,524	41.7%
High school	916	25.0%
College / grad school	828	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.4%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.8%
Government	46.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	18.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.0%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,222	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,473	95.4%
Spanish	1,656	8.1%
Other Indo-European	1,412	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.2%
Other languages	192	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,332	94.7%
Born in same state	20,123	93.8%
Born in different state	16,274	75.8%
Foreign born	209	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,128	5.3%
Not a US citizen	257	22.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,636	7.6%
Italian	1,572	7.3%
Arab	891	4.2%
English	471	2.2%
Dutch	303	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	207	1%
German	40	0.2%
Irish	30	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.1%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96130

What city is ZIP code 96130 in?

ZIP code 96130 is primarily assigned to Susanville, California.

What county is ZIP code 96130 in?

ZIP code 96130 falls within Lassen County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 96130?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 96130 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 96130 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 96130?

ZIP code 96130 has an estimated population of 21,460 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 96130?

The median household income in ZIP code 96130 is $66,725, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 96130 in?

ZIP code 96130 observes the PST timezone.