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Trinity County
Trinity Center, CA
96091
96091 ZIP Code — Trinity Center, CA
Trinity County, California
ZIP code 96091 is located in
Trinity Center ,
California ,
within Trinity County .
It covers approximately 425.46 square miles and serves a population of
693 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 96091
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 $320,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,031. 65% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 96091 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
693
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
425.46 sq mi
Water area
1.06 sq mi
Latitude
41.1058
Longitude
-122.7098
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
59.3%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
25.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.9%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$47,031
Median household income
$320,800
Median home value
$1,021
Median monthly rent
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 5.9% 18 and over 652 94.1% 65 and over 392 56.6% Median age 67.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Group Count % White 650 90.3% Hispanic or Latino 27 3.8% Other race 22 3.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 1.9% Two or more races 7 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.4%
59.3%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
25.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
15.0%
13.9%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.3%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 2.7% $25k–$35k 19.5% $35k–$50k 20.1% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 9.4% $100k–$150k 11.2% $150k–$200k 2.4% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $47,031
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $320,800 Median rent / month $1,021 Owner occupied 84.8% Renter occupied 15.2% Vacant 60.7% Single-family detached 91.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.9% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 15.2% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 17.8% 1970–1979 24.8% 1960–1969 9.8% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 6.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 13.6% 2 bedrooms 37.2% 3 bedrooms 35.7% 4 bedrooms 7.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.7% 1 vehicle 25.8% 2 vehicles 45.3% 3 or more 26.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.4% Electricity 15.8% Propane / LP gas 26.4% Fuel oil 7.0% Wood 48.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 134 40.7% Cohabiting couple 15 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 109 33.1% Female householder, no spouse 71 21.6% Households with children under 18 25 7.6% Households with seniors (65+) 228 69.3% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.5% 26.2% Married 55.9% 35.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 10.6% 15.2% Divorced 14.9% 23.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.7% Bachelor's or higher 33.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 10.3% Elementary school 15 22.1% High school 16 23.5% College / grad school 30 44.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.5%
Professional & management
11.3%
Public administration
10.8%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.4% Service 17.4% Sales & office 23.1% Natural resources & construction 21.0% Production & transportation 1.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.6% Government 24.1% Self-employed 31.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.5% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 31.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
46.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.3% Retirement income 55.3% Supplemental Security 4.0% Cash public assistance 3.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 42.2% High cholesterol 40.9% Diabetes 14.8% Heart disease 11.2% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 35.6% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 12.0% Cancer 10.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 23.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 13.9% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 8.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.7% Visited dentist 60.6% Cholesterol screening 94.2% Teeth loss 14.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 96 14.7%
Disability % Any disability 33.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.1% 65 and over 46.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.2% Public insurance 61.6% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 689 99.4% Spanish 19 2.8% Other Indo-European 19 2.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 689 99.4% Born in same state 680 98.1% Born in different state 459 66.2% Foreign born 9 1.3% Naturalized citizen 4 0.6% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 131 18.9% Italian 98 14.1% French 73 10.5% Polish 27 3.9%
Ancestry Count % Irish 10 1.4% English 8 1.2% Norwegian 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.5% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96091
What city is ZIP code 96091 in?
ZIP code 96091 is primarily assigned to Trinity Center, California.
What county is ZIP code 96091 in?
ZIP code 96091 falls within Trinity County, California.
Does ZIP code 96091 have an older population?
57% of residents in ZIP code 96091 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 96091 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 96091 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 96091 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 96091 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 96091 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 96091 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 96091 in?
ZIP code 96091 observes the PST timezone.
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