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ZIP Code 96112

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

214
1/sq mi
$172,200
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Bidwell pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96112 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California, home to just 214 residents across 305.7 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 96112, but per-capita income is $28,332. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $172,200 (78% below the state average); renters pay a median of $542 monthly, and 68.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the California and national benchmarks above rather than reading 96112'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 →

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 96112, Fort Bidwell, 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

214

Population

305.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96112?

38.8

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 42.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$28,332

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

64

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.3%

$172,200

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$542

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96112 in?
ZIP code 96112 (Fort Bidwell) 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 96112?
ZIP code 96112 in Fort Bidwell, CA has a population of 214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96112?
The median home value in ZIP 96112 is $172,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96112 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 42.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96112?
In ZIP code 96112, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 96112?
In ZIP code 96112, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96112 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.