96137 ZIP Code — Westwood, CA

Lassen County, California

ZIP code 96137 is located in Westwood, California, within Lassen County. It covers approximately 142.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96137

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 $320,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,280. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 96137 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,949

population

142.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westwood	Acceptable
Westwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95923 Canyon Dam (8.4 mi) 95947 Greenville (10.8 mi) 96020 Chester (11 mi) 95934 Crescent Mills (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,949
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	142.19 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	40.2692
Longitude	-121.0861
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	51.1%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

2,949

Population

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

$59,280

Median household income

$35,467

Per capita income

$320,700

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

3,827

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

126

25–34

114

128

35–44

116

159

45–54

144

120

55–59

109

203

60–64

185

331

65–74

301

119

75–84

109

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	455	15.4%
18 and over	2,494	84.6%
65 and over	926	31.4%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,652	86%
Two or more races	279	9%
Hispanic or Latino	134	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.5%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	42.9%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	21.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$59,280

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 30.6%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$320,700
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	67.3%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%
Fuel oil	15.9%
Wood	36.0%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	630	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	49	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	261	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	411	30.4%
Households with children under 18	257	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	659	48.8%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	12.4%
Married	60.1%	49.7%
Separated	0.8%	11.0%
Widowed	5.0%	12.9%
Divorced	11.1%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	6	1.3%
Elementary school	218	48.1%
High school	124	27.4%
College / grad school	102	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Public administration 19.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.2%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Retail trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.7%
Government	33.7%
Self-employed	22.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 39.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	306	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	62.8%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,798	94.9%
Spanish	68	2.4%
Other Indo-European	45	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,818	95.6%
Born in same state	2,793	94.7%
Born in different state	1,991	67.5%
Foreign born	25	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	131	4.4%
Not a US citizen	78	59.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	403	13.7%
French	371	12.6%
Arab	53	1.8%
Polish	38	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	22	0.7%
Irish	17	0.6%
German	10	0.3%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96137

What city is ZIP code 96137 in?

ZIP code 96137 is primarily assigned to Westwood, California.

What county is ZIP code 96137 in?

ZIP code 96137 falls within Plumas County, California.

Does ZIP code 96137 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 96137 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96137?

21% of residents in ZIP code 96137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96137 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 96137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96137 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 96137 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 96137 in?

ZIP code 96137 observes the PST timezone.