ZIP Code 96039

ZIP code 96039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1563.8 square miles in Happy Camp, Siskiyou County, California. The area is home to 1,251 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 96039 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96039 sits at $41,813 (59% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,049. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 21.2%. On housing, the median home value is $169,700 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96039 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 →