Mcarthur, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96056
Modoc County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,642
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,442
- Median income Below-median income area
- $375,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mcarthur pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96056 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 96056 covers 864.2 square miles in Mcarthur, Modoc County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,642 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96056 reports a modest median household income of $61,442 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,616. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $375,600 (51% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,116; owner occupancy is 90.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Modoc County, so 96056 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 96056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcarthur, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96056.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96056, Mcarthur, 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
1,642
Population
864.2
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96056?
55.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,442
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$88,616
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96056 ranks among California ZIPs
Mcarthur, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,442 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
925housing units
925
Total Housing Units
669
Occupied Units
256
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$375,600
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,116
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 96056, employing approximately 101 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,088,000.
32
Businesses
101
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 96056 vs 96068 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96068 | Nubieber, CA | 183 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96056, 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 (1,642 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96056 in?
ZIP code 96056 (Mcarthur) 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 96056?
ZIP code 96056 in Mcarthur, CA has a population of 1,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96056?
The median household income in ZIP 96056 is $61,442, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96056?
The median home value in ZIP 96056 is $375,600, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96056 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96056?
ZIP code 96056 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96056 are: Construction (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96056?
In ZIP code 96056, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 96056?
In ZIP code 96056, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96056 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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