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Etna, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96027

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

2,227
2/sq mi
$64,308
Median income
$312,700
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Etna pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1237.2 square miles in Etna, Siskiyou County, California. The area is home to 2,227 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 96027 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96027 sits at $64,308 (37% below the California average), while per-capita income is $35,327. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.3%. On housing, the median home value is $312,700 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $1,026 per month, and 76.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96027 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 96027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96027.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 96027, Etna, 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

2,227

Population

1237.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96027?

49.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$64,308

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$35,327

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,308 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

957

Total Housing Units

813

Occupied Units

144

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.6%
Renter 23.4%

$312,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,026

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96027 have decreased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 213
2021 +3.3% 220
2022 +20.9% 266
2023 -4.8% 253
2024 -6.7% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 96027, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,214,000.

49

Businesses

264

Employees

$14.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 22.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.3%
Retail trade 6 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 12.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.2%
Manufacturing 3 6.1%

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

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Related Areas

Siskiyou County Etna, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96027 in? ▼
ZIP code 96027 (Etna) is located in Siskiyou County, California. Siskiyou County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/siskiyou-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96027? ▼
ZIP code 96027 in Etna, CA has a population of 2,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96027 is $64,308, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96027 is $312,700, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96027 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96027? ▼
ZIP code 96027 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96027 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96027 decreased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96027? ▼
In ZIP code 96027, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 96027? ▼
In ZIP code 96027, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96027 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Etna, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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