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Los Molinos, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96055

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

3,935
24/sq mi
$59,798
Median income
$305,200
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96055 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96055 (Los Molinos, CA) fell -5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.7 in 2023 to 255.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 96055 covers 162.6 square miles in Los Molinos, Tehama County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,935 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 96055 reports a modest median household income of $59,798 (41% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,079. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $305,200 (61% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,182; owner occupancy is 68.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tehama County, so 96055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 96055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Molinos, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96055.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96055, Los Molinos, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,935

Population

162.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96055?

41.9

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

9.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%

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?

$59,798

Median Household Income

-41% vs state ZIP avg

$36,079

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,654

Total Housing Units

1,397

Occupied Units

257

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$305,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state ZIP avg

$1,182

Median Rent

1976

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

-5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96055 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.3% 208
2021 +16.2% 242
2022 +11.6% 270
2023 -0.6% 269
2024 -5.0% 255

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 43 business establishments in ZIP 96055, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,120,000.

43

Businesses

308

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 23.3%
Construction 6 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.0%

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 96055 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 96055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 96055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 96055 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96092 Vina, CA 496 8.5 mi
96090 Tehama, CA 421 6.7 mi
96035 Gerber, CA 3,324 8.2 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96055, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,935 here; floor ≥1,000).

86432 · Littlefield, AZ 3,933 75750 · Arp, TX 3,937 27209 · Biscoe, NC 3,933 97462 · Oakland, OR 3,938

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

61085 · Stockton, IL $59,798 05201 · Bennington, VT $59,798 52175 · West Union, IA $59,800 79908 · El Paso, TX $59,792

More ZIP Codes in Tehama County

96080 standard
Red Bluff, CA
Pop: 28,764
96021 standard
Corning, CA
Pop: 16,097
96022 standard
Cottonwood, CA
Pop: 15,768
96035 standard
Gerber, CA
Pop: 3,324
96059 standard
Manton, CA
Pop: 688
96092 standard
Vina, CA
Pop: 496

Related Areas

Tehama County Los Molinos, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96055 in? ▼
ZIP code 96055 (Los Molinos) is located in Tehama County, California. Tehama County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tehama-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96055? ▼
ZIP code 96055 in Los Molinos, CA has a population of 3,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96055 is $59,798, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96055 is $305,200, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96055 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96055? ▼
ZIP code 96055 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96055 are: Retail trade (10), Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96055 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 96055? ▼
In ZIP code 96055, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96055 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96055? ▼
In ZIP code 96055, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96055 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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