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ZIP Code 96011

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

218
0/sq mi
$25,208
Median income
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Bend pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96011 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 726.7 square miles in Big Bend, Shasta County, California. The area is home to 218 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 96011 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96011 sits at $25,208 (75% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,248. The poverty rate stands at 38.7% and the unemployment rate at 29.6%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96011 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96011 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 96011, Big Bend, 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

218

Population

726.7

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96011?

61.9

Median Age

30.7%

Male

69.3%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$25,208

Median Household Income

-75% vs state

$20,248

Per Capita Income

38.7%

Poverty Rate

29.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96011 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,208 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

39

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 96011, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,585,000.

5

Businesses

28

Employees

$1.6M

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 96011 in?
ZIP code 96011 (Big Bend) is located in Shasta County, California. Shasta County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shasta-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96011?
ZIP code 96011 in Big Bend, CA has a population of 218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96011?
The median household income in ZIP 96011 is $25,208, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96011 is White at 85.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96011?
ZIP code 96011 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96011?
In ZIP code 96011, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96011?
In ZIP code 96011, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96011 is 38.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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