96096 ZIP Code — Whitmore, CA

Shasta County, California

ZIP code 96096 is located in Whitmore, California, within Shasta County. It covers approximately 103.61 square miles and serves a population of 784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96096

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $348,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,286) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 96096 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

784

population

103.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96096 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96096

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96096. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96069 Oak Run (7.7 mi) 96088 Shingletown (8.9 mi) 96008 Bella Vista (13.9 mi) 96062 Millville (14.1 mi) 96059 Manton (14.5 mi) 96071 Old Station (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	784
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	103.61 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.6457
Longitude	-121.8399
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	43.5%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.1%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

784

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$54,286

Median household income

$43,340

Per capita income

$348,500

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	9.9%
18 and over	706	90.1%
65 and over	316	40.3%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	708	86.1%
Two or more races	49	6%
Hispanic or Latino	38	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	2.1%
Asian	5	0.6%
Other race	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	44.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	31.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	19.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	14.1%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$54,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 35.4%

$500k–$1M 21.0%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,500
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	47.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	48	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	18.2%
Households with children under 18	39	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	61.0%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	22.4%
Married	63.2%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	1.5%	10.2%
Divorced	12.3%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 44.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.8%
Elementary school	47	44.3%
High school	24	22.6%
College / grad school	32	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.2%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Professional & management 16.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	28.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.4%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	22.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	776	99.0%
Spanish	10	1.3%
Other Indo-European	10	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	757	96.6%
Born in same state	757	96.6%
Born in different state	598	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	3.4%
Not a US citizen	16	59.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	151	19.3%
Italian	141	18%
Arab	85	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.4%
Polish	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96096

What city is ZIP code 96096 in?

ZIP code 96096 is primarily assigned to Whitmore, California.

What county is ZIP code 96096 in?

ZIP code 96096 falls within Shasta County, California.

Does ZIP code 96096 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 96096 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 96096 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 96096 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 96096 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 96096 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 96096?

The median home value in ZIP code 96096 is $348,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 96096 in?

ZIP code 96096 observes the PST timezone.