PlainZIP

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
$79,688
Median income
$338,600
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $37,571. Local economic indicators show a 6.1% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $338,600 (56% below the state average), median rent at $1,336 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lassen County, letting you compare 96114 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 96114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96114.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 96114?

51.6

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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

$37,571

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 96114 ranks nationally

Janesville, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,688 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 40.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,394

Total Housing Units

1,151

Occupied Units

243

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$338,600

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 96114 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 96114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
96128 Standish, CA 752 6.2 mi
96121 Milford, CA 368 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lassen County

96130 standard
Susanville, CA
Pop: 23,150
96137 standard
Westwood, CA
Pop: 3,297
96109 standard
Doyle, CA
Pop: 2,197
96113 standard
Herlong, CA
Pop: 1,000
96128 standard
Standish, CA
Pop: 752
96009 standard
Bieber, CA
Pop: 569

Related Areas

Lassen County Janesville, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.