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ZIP Code 96010

Trinity County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

239
0/sq mi
$28,958
Median income
$267,100
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Bar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1195.0 square miles in Big Bar, Trinity County, California. The area is home to 239 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 96010 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96010 sits at $28,958 (72% below the California average), while per-capita income is $2,779. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 100.0%. On housing, the median home value is $267,100 (65% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 9.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96010 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96010, Big Bar, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

239

Population

1195.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96010?

9.5

Median Age

7.1%

Male

92.9%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 4.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$28,958

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$2,779

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

100.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96010 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,958 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

78

Total Housing Units

25

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

7.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$267,100

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 96010, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,000.

3

Businesses

2

Employees

$279K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96010 in?
ZIP code 96010 (Big Bar) is located in Trinity County, California. Trinity County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/trinity-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96010?
ZIP code 96010 in Big Bar, CA has a population of 239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96010?
The median household income in ZIP 96010 is $28,958, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96010?
The median home value in ZIP 96010 is $267,100, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96010 is Two or More Ethnicities at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96010?
ZIP code 96010 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96010?
In ZIP code 96010, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96010 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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