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Montague, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96064

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

4,574
4/sq mi
$61,157
Median income
$262,400
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96064 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96064 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1236.2 square miles in Montague, Siskiyou County, California. The area is home to 4,574 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 96064 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96064 sits at $61,157 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $30,443. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $262,400 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96064 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96064 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 96064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96064.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96064, Montague, 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

4,574

Population

1236.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96064?

42.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$61,157

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$30,443

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96064 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,157 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,115

Total Housing Units

1,809

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$262,400

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1977

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

288

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+188%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96064 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 190
2021 +20.6% 229
2022 +16.8% 267
2023 -5.5% 253
2024 +13.9% 288

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 96064, employing approximately 201 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,864,000.

53

Businesses

201

Employees

$10.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 30.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 11.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 9.4%
Retail trade 5 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.5%
Manufacturing 3 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.7%

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

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Siskiyou County Montague, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96064 in? ▼
ZIP code 96064 (Montague) is located in Siskiyou County, California. Siskiyou County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/siskiyou-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96064? ▼
ZIP code 96064 in Montague, CA has a population of 4,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96064? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96064 is $61,157, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96064? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96064 is $262,400, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96064? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96064 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96064? ▼
ZIP code 96064 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96064? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96064 are: Construction (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96064? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96064 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 96064? ▼
In ZIP code 96064, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 96064? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96064 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96064? ▼
In ZIP code 96064, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96064? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96064 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Montague, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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