Lewiston, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96052

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

1,460
7/sq mi
$37,222
Median income
$289,500
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96052 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.0 square miles in Lewiston, Trinity County, California. The area is home to 1,460 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 96052 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96052 sits at $37,222 (63% below the California average), while per-capita income is $19,741. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $289,500 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,113 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Trinity County, so you can benchmark 96052 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 96052, Lewiston, 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

1,460

Population

200.0

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96052?

30.8

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$37,222

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$19,741

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96052 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,222 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

929

Total Housing Units

622

Occupied Units

307

Vacant Units

3.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$289,500

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,113

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 96052, employing approximately 38 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,369,000.

14

Businesses

38

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 28.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 21.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
96093 Weaverville, CA 4,133 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96052 in?
ZIP code 96052 (Lewiston) 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 96052?
ZIP code 96052 in Lewiston, CA has a population of 1,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96052?
The median household income in ZIP 96052 is $37,222, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96052?
The median home value in ZIP 96052 is $289,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96052 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96052?
ZIP code 96052 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 38 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96052?
In ZIP code 96052, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 96052?
In ZIP code 96052, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96052 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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