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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
$61,680
Median income
$211,200
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $30,812. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. The typical home here is valued at $211,200 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of $841 monthly, and 73.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Compare these figures to the California and national benchmarks above rather than reading 96101's numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96101?

45.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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

$30,812

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96101 ranks nationally

Alturas, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,680 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

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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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,517

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

589

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$211,200

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$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.

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.