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ZIP Code 96054

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

366
1/sq mi
$155,200
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lookout pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 332.7 square miles in Lookout, Modoc County, California. The area is home to 366 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 96054 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96054 sits at , while per-capita income is $73,287. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $155,200 (80% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96054 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 96054, Lookout, 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

366

Population

332.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96054?

60.6

Median Age

76.5%

Male

23.5%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$73,287

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

211

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$155,200

Median Home Value

-80% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 96054, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $773,000.

3

Businesses

16

Employees

$773K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 96054 in?
ZIP code 96054 (Lookout) is located in Modoc County, California. Modoc County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/modoc-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96054?
ZIP code 96054 in Lookout, CA has a population of 366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96054?
The median home value in ZIP 96054 is $155,200, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96054 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96054?
ZIP code 96054 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96054?
In ZIP code 96054, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 96054?
In ZIP code 96054, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96054 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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