Janesville, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96114
Lassen County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,220
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- $338,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Janesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96114 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96114 (Janesville, CA) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 190.9 in 2023 to 193.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96114 covers 176.0 square miles in Janesville, Lassen County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,220 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96114 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,688 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,571. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 1.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $338,600 (56% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,336; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lassen County, so 96114 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 96114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96114.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96114, Janesville, 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
3,220
Population
176.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96114?
51.6
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
7.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$79,688
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,571
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 96114 ranks among California ZIPs
Janesville, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,688 36th percentile higher than 36% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,394housing units
1,394
Total Housing Units
1,151
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,600
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,336
Median Rent
1986
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96114 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 195 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 208 |
| 2023 | -8.2% | 191 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 193 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 96114, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,444,000.
29
Businesses
96
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 17.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.3% |
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 96114 vs 96128 →
ZIP 96114 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96114
Janesville (96114)
3,220 residents
- 96128 752
Standish (96128)
752 residents
- 96121 368
Milford (96121)
368 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96114 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 96114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 96128
Standish (96128)
$91,012 median income
- 96114
Janesville (96114)
$79,688 median income
- 96121
Milford (96121)
$58,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 96114 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96114, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,220 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96114 in?
ZIP code 96114 (Janesville) 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 96114?
ZIP code 96114 in Janesville, CA has a population of 3,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96114?
The median household income in ZIP 96114 is $79,688, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96114?
The median home value in ZIP 96114 is $338,600, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96114?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96114 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96114?
ZIP code 96114 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96114?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96114 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96114?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96114 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 96114?
In ZIP code 96114, 40.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 96114?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 96114 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 96114?
In ZIP code 96114, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96114?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96114 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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