ZIP Code 96020

ZIP code 96020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.7 square miles in Chester, Plumas County, California. The area is home to 2,416 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 96020 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96020 sits at $50,489 (50% below the California average), while per-capita income is $55,482. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $350,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,130 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96020 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 →