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Red Bluff, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96080

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

28,764
18/sq mi
$66,076
Median income
$343,700
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96080 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1589.2 square miles in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California. The area is home to 28,764 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 96080 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96080 sits at $66,076 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $41,832. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $343,700 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,188 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96080 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96080 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 96080

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96080.

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 96080, Red Bluff, 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

28,764

Population

1589.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96080?

39.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$66,076

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$41,832

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96080 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,076 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,376

Total Housing Units

12,340

Occupied Units

1,036

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$343,700

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

1980

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96080 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 215
2021 +12.8% 242
2022 +14.0% 276
2023 -4.5% 264
2024 -0.2% 263

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 607 business establishments in ZIP 96080, employing approximately 9,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $559,555,000.

607

Businesses

9,346

Employees

$559.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 104 17.1%
Retail trade 92 15.2%
Construction 67 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 67 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 51 8.4%
Finance and insurance 34 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 5.4%
Manufacturing 29 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 28 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.6%
Wholesale trade 15 2.5%
Information 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.8%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96080 in? ▼
ZIP code 96080 (Red Bluff) 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 96080? ▼
ZIP code 96080 in Red Bluff, CA has a population of 28,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96080 is $66,076, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96080 is $343,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96080 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96080? ▼
ZIP code 96080 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 9,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96080? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96080 are: Health care and social assistance (104), Retail trade (92), Construction (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96080? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96080 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 96080? ▼
In ZIP code 96080, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 96080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96080 is 22.4 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 96080? ▼
In ZIP code 96080, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96080 is 13.8% 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 Red Bluff, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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