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ZIP Code 96040

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

341
1/sq mi
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 96040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 310.0 square miles in Hat Creek, Shasta County, California. The area is home to 341 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 96040 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96040 sits at -, while per-capita income is $22,616. The poverty rate stands at 34.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 78.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shasta County, so you can benchmark 96040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 96040, Hat Creek, 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

341

Population

310.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96040?

78.3

Median Age

78.9%

Male

21.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

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?

$22,616

Per Capita Income

34.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

85

Total Housing Units

22

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 96040, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $530,000.

6

Businesses

9

Employees

$530K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 96040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96040 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96071 Old Station, CA 125 8.2 mi
96016 Cassel, CA 366 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96040 in?
ZIP code 96040 (Hat Creek) 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 96040?
ZIP code 96040 in Hat Creek, CA has a population of 341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96040 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96040?
ZIP code 96040 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96040 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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