PlainZIP

Doyle, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96109

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

2,197
4/sq mi
$43,988
Median income
$259,900
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Doyle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96109 covers 510.9 square miles in Doyle, Lassen County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,197 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 96109 reports a modest median household income of $43,988 (57% below the California average), while per-capita income is $23,755. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 21.6%. Housing costs here run $259,900 for a typical home value (66% below the state average), with rent averaging $836 a month; 88.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lassen County, letting you compare 96109 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 96109, Doyle, 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

2,197

Population

510.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96109?

47.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$43,988

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$23,755

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

21.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96109 ranks nationally

Doyle, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,988 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 38.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

641

Total Housing Units

523

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$259,900

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$836

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 96109, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,270,000.

5

Businesses

79

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 96109 vs 96113 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
96113 Herlong, CA 1,000 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lassen County

96130 standard
Susanville, CA
Pop: 23,150
96137 standard
Westwood, CA
Pop: 3,297
96114 standard
Janesville, CA
Pop: 3,220
96113 standard
Herlong, CA
Pop: 1,000
96128 standard
Standish, CA
Pop: 752
96009 standard
Bieber, CA
Pop: 569

Related Areas

Lassen County Doyle, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96109 in? ▼
ZIP code 96109 (Doyle) is located in Lassen County, California. Lassen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lassen-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 96109? ▼
ZIP code 96109 in Doyle, CA has a population of 2,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96109 is $43,988, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96109 is $259,900, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96109 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96109? ▼
ZIP code 96109 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96109? ▼
In ZIP code 96109, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 96109? ▼
In ZIP code 96109, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96109 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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