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Tehama County
Tehama, CA
96090
96090 ZIP Code — Tehama, CA
Tehama County, California
ZIP code 96090 is located in
Tehama ,
California ,
within Tehama County .
It covers approximately 3.06 square miles and serves a population of
421 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 96090
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $53,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 96090 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
421
Population density
138 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
3.06 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
40.0216
Longitude
-122.1289
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
51.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
14.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
4.3%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$53,750
Median household income
$242,600
Median home value
$1,188
Median monthly rent
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 79 18.8% 18 and over 342 81.2% 65 and over 99 23.5% Median age 49.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Group Count % White 286 56.2% Two or more races 91 17.9% Hispanic or Latino 88 17.3% Other race 32 6.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 12 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
51.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
23.9%
29.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
14.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
4.3%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 9.4% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 12.9% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 18.3% $100k–$150k 14.9% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 2.5% Median income $53,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $242,600 Median rent / month $1,188 Owner occupied 67.8% Renter occupied 32.2% Vacant 6.0% Single-family detached 94.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.7% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 3.7% 1990–1999 8.4% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 21.4% 1950–1959 7.4% 1940–1949 7.0% 1939 or earlier 27.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.2% 2 bedrooms 43.7% 3 bedrooms 34.9% 4 bedrooms 10.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 23.3% 2 vehicles 51.0% 3 or more 22.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 47.5% Electricity 18.3% Propane / LP gas 3.5% Wood 29.7% Solar 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 92 45.5% Cohabiting couple 8 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 52 25.7% Female householder, no spouse 50 24.8% Households with children under 18 33 16.3% Households with seniors (65+) 80 39.6% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.0% 21.1% Married 60.1% 52.0% Separated 0.6% 0.0% Widowed 5.1% 9.7% Divorced 7.3% 17.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 4.2% Kindergarten 1 1.4% Elementary school 46 64.8% High school 4 5.6% College / grad school 17 23.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Professional & management
14.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Public administration
4.5%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 16.2% Sales & office 29.6% Natural resources & construction 7.8% Production & transportation 17.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.8% Government 21.2% Self-employed 14.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.6% Retirement income 32.7% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 34.8% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.8% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 21.7% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 25 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 19.7% Under 18 8.9% 18–64 years 16.0% 65 and over 37.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.6% Public insurance 50.4% No insurance 2.6% Uninsured under 19 4.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 411 97.6% Spanish 38 9.2% Other Indo-European 38 9.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 367 87.2% Born in same state 367 87.2% Born in different state 284 67.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 54 12.8% Not a US citizen 16 29.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 41 9.7% Italian 32 7.6% French 27 6.4% English 5 1.2%
Ancestry Count % German 3 0.7% Polish 3 0.7% Irish 2 0.5% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 86.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96090
What city is ZIP code 96090 in?
ZIP code 96090 is primarily assigned to Tehama, California.
What county is ZIP code 96090 in?
ZIP code 96090 falls within Tehama County, California.
Does ZIP code 96090 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 96090 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 96090?
ZIP code 96090 has an estimated population of 421 residents, with a density of 138 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 96090?
The median household income in ZIP code 96090 is $53,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96090?
The median home value in ZIP code 96090 is $242,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 96090 in?
ZIP code 96090 observes the PST timezone.
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