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Weed, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96094

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

6,630
10/sq mi
$68,103
Median income
$332,300
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96094 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96094 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 643.7 square miles in Weed, Siskiyou County, California. The area is home to 6,630 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 96094 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96094 sits at $68,103 (33% below the California average), while per-capita income is $40,697. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.6%. On housing, the median home value is $332,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,022 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96094 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96094 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 96094

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96094.

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 96094, Weed, 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

6,630

Population

643.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96094?

48.2

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$68,103

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$40,697

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

10.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96094 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,103 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,258

Total Housing Units

2,823

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$332,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,022

Median Rent

1984

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

-15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96094 have decreased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 187
2021 +8.9% 204
2022 +20.0% 244
2023 +4.7% 256
2024 -15.4% 217

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 96094, employing approximately 1,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,572,000.

126

Businesses

1,070

Employees

$48.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 19 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.1%
Construction 13 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.8%
Manufacturing 5 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96094 in? ▼
ZIP code 96094 (Weed) 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 96094? ▼
ZIP code 96094 in Weed, CA has a population of 6,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96094? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96094 is $68,103, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96094? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96094 is $332,300, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96094? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96094 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96094? ▼
ZIP code 96094 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96094? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96094 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (19), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96094? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96094 decreased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 96094? ▼
In ZIP code 96094, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 96094? ▼
In ZIP code 96094, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96094? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96094 is 19.3% 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 Weed, 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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