96097 ZIP Code — Yreka, CA

Siskiyou County, California

ZIP code 96097 is located in Yreka, California, within Siskiyou County. It covers approximately 181.73 square miles and serves a population of 10,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 96097

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $49,281. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 16 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 96097 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,154

population

181.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

96097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 96097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 96097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yreka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

96038 Grenada (13.5 mi) 96044 Hornbrook (13.7 mi) 96050 Klamath River (15.7 mi) 96085 Scott Bar (16 mi) 96032 Fort Jones (16.6 mi) 96064 Montague (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,154
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	181.73 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	41.7540
Longitude	-122.6742
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

10,154

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$49,281

Median household income

$31,627

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

$953

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,185

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

238

Under 5

249

362

5–9

378

413

10–14

430

351

15–19

365

260

20–24

271

656

25–34

685

540

35–44

564

473

45–54

493

247

55–59

257

326

60–64

339

712

65–74

742

297

75–84

310

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,494	24.6%
18 and over	7,660	75.4%
65 and over	2,257	22.2%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,121	75.6%
Two or more races	1,318	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	583	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	344	3.2%
Black or African American	192	1.8%
Other race	157	1.5%
Asian	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	52.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	29.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	16.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 15.0%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	15.0%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$49,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$953
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	24.8%
Wood	22.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,612	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	452	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	805	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,360	32.2%
Households with children under 18	1,129	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,551	36.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	30.6%
Married	45.3%	40.5%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%
Widowed	1.7%	12.6%
Divorced	16.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	3.9%
Kindergarten	287	10.2%
Elementary school	1,160	41.4%
High school	601	21.4%
College / grad school	644	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Public administration 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Professional & management 4.1%

Information 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 32.1%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	826	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,667	95.2%
Spanish	22	0.2%
Other Indo-European	13	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,990	98.4%
Born in same state	9,915	97.6%
Born in different state	7,465	73.5%
Foreign born	75	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	164	1.6%
Not a US citizen	106	64.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,636	16.1%
Italian	1,624	16%
Arab	201	2%
Polish	187	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	120	1.2%
German	79	0.8%
Dutch	24	0.2%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 96097

What city is ZIP code 96097 in?

ZIP code 96097 is primarily assigned to Yreka, California.

What county is ZIP code 96097 in?

ZIP code 96097 falls within Siskiyou County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96097?

19% of residents in ZIP code 96097 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 96097 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 96097 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 96097 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 96097 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 96097?

ZIP code 96097 has an estimated population of 10,154 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 96097 in?

ZIP code 96097 observes the PST timezone.