96134 ZIP Code — Tulelake, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96134 is located in Tulelake, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 329.48 square miles and serves a population of 2,236 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96134

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 $166,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,327. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 96134 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,236

population

329.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96134 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96134

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tulelake	Acceptable
Tulelake	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,236
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	329.48 sq mi
Water area	20.91 sq mi
Latitude	41.7382
Longitude	-121.4590
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	52.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,236

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$49,327

Median household income

$27,948

Per capita income

$166,200

Median home value

$697

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

923

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

180

134

35–44

143

45–54

110

55–59

118

60–64

121

65–74

129

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	535	23.9%
18 and over	1,701	76.1%
65 and over	481	21.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

Two or more races 12.2%

Other race 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,730	65.6%
Hispanic or Latino	400	15.2%
Two or more races	322	12.2%
Other race	115	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	2.2%
Black or African American	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$49,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,200
Median rent / month	$697
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	22.7%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	40.1%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	34.2%
Wood	35.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	427	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	131	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	165	21.5%
Households with children under 18	254	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	328	42.7%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	16.5%
Married	54.5%	50.2%
Separated	1.3%	4.0%
Widowed	4.7%	11.6%
Divorced	5.6%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	6.5%
Kindergarten	9	1.7%
Elementary school	262	48.5%
High school	75	13.9%
College / grad school	159	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.6%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Professional & management 12.5%

Construction 8.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Retail trade 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	31.0%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 32.5%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.9%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,082	93.1%
Spanish	260	12.5%
Other Indo-European	260	12.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,013	90.0%
Born in same state	2,013	90.0%
Born in different state	935	41.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	223	10.0%
Not a US citizen	118	52.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	270	12.1%
French	147	6.6%
Arab	59	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	51	2.3%
Dutch	23	1%
English	15	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96134

What city is ZIP code 96134 in?

ZIP code 96134 is primarily assigned to Tulelake, California.

What county is ZIP code 96134 in?

ZIP code 96134 falls within Modoc County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96134?

24% of residents in ZIP code 96134 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96134 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 96134 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96134?

The median home value in ZIP code 96134 is $166,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 96134?

ZIP code 96134 has an estimated population of 2,236 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96134 in?

ZIP code 96134 observes the PST timezone.