Douglas City, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96024

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

1,145
3/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
$350,000
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 458.0 square miles in Douglas City, Trinity County, California. The area is home to 1,145 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 96024 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96024 sits at $43,750 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,631. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $350,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $947 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96024 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 96024, Douglas City, 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

1,145

Population

458.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96024?

42.8

Median Age

65.1%

Male

34.9%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$25,631

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96024 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

518

Total Housing Units

394

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$350,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$947

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 96024, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,009,000.

8

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 50.0%

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 96024 in?
ZIP code 96024 (Douglas City) 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 96024?
ZIP code 96024 in Douglas City, CA has a population of 1,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96024?
The median household income in ZIP 96024 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96024?
The median home value in ZIP 96024 is $350,000, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96024 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96024?
ZIP code 96024 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96024?
In ZIP code 96024, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 96024?
In ZIP code 96024, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96024 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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