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ZIP Code 96076

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

166
0/sq mi
$29,156
Median income
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Platina pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 553.3 square miles in Platina, Trinity County, California. The area is home to 166 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 96076 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96076 sits at $29,156 (71% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,732. The poverty rate stands at 33.1% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96076 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 96076, Platina, 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

166

Population

553.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96076?

56.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

41.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$29,156

Median Household Income

-71% vs state

$20,732

Per Capita Income

33.1%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96076 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,156 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

53

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

1957

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96076 in?
ZIP code 96076 (Platina) 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 96076?
ZIP code 96076 in Platina, CA has a population of 166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96076?
The median household income in ZIP 96076 is $29,156, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96076 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96076?
In ZIP code 96076, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 96076?
In ZIP code 96076, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96076 is 33.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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