Alturas, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96101
Modoc County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,490
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $61,680
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alturas pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96101 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96101 (Alturas, CA) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.9 in 2023 to 275.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96101 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alturas, Modoc County, California, home to 5,490 residents across 1525.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96101 reports a modest median household income of $61,680 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,812. The poverty rate is 19.8%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $211,200 (73% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 96101.
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 96101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alturas, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 96101, Alturas, 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
5,490
Population
1525.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96101?
45.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
9.4%
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?
$61,680
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$30,812
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96101 ranks among California ZIPs
Alturas, 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)
$61,680 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
2,517housing units
2,517
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
589
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,200
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$841
Median Rent
1976
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96101 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.8% | 180 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 216 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 259 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 261 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 275 |
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 122 business establishments in ZIP 96101, employing approximately 1,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,625,000.
122
Businesses
1,018
Employees
$49.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 15 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Information | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96101, 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 (5,490 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 96101 in?
ZIP code 96101 (Alturas) 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 96101?
ZIP code 96101 in Alturas, CA has a population of 5,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96101?
The median household income in ZIP 96101 is $61,680, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96101?
The median home value in ZIP 96101 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96101 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96101?
ZIP code 96101 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96101 are: Retail trade (21), Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96101 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 175%. 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 96101?
In ZIP code 96101, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 96101?
In ZIP code 96101, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96101 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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