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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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.7 square miles in Fort Bidwell, Modoc County, California. The area is home to 214 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 96112 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96112 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,332. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $172,200 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $542 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 96112 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 96112, Fort Bidwell, 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

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.

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