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Blairsden Graeagle, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96103

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

1,725
5/sq mi
$82,589
Median income
$469,400
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blairsden Graeagle pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 325.5 square miles in Blairsden Graeagle, Plumas County, California. The area is home to 1,725 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 96103 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96103 sits at $82,589 (19% below the California average), while per-capita income is $63,890. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $469,400 (39% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plumas County, so you can benchmark 96103 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 96103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96103.

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 96103, Blairsden Graeagle, 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

1,725

Population

325.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96103?

67.1

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$82,589

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$63,890

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96103 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,589 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,757

Total Housing Units

521

Occupied Units

1,236

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$469,400

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

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

-13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 96103 have decreased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 181
2021 +9.4% 198
2022 +24.2% 246
2023 +3.5% 255
2024 -13.3% 221

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 96103, employing approximately 204 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,286,000.

69

Businesses

204

Employees

$14.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 31.9%
Retail trade 9 13.0%
Construction 7 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 5.8%
Manufacturing 3 4.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96103 in? ▼
ZIP code 96103 (Blairsden Graeagle) is located in Plumas County, California. Plumas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plumas-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96103? ▼
ZIP code 96103 in Blairsden Graeagle, CA has a population of 1,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96103 is $82,589, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96103 is $469,400, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96103 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96103? ▼
ZIP code 96103 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96103 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (9), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96103? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96103 decreased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 96103? ▼
In ZIP code 96103, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 96103? ▼
In ZIP code 96103, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96103 is 8.8% 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 Blairsden Graeagle, CA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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