PlainZIP

Milford, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96121

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

368
4/sq mi
$58,021
Median income
$284,100
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96121 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milford, Lassen County, California, home to just 368 residents across 87.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 96121 reports a modest median household income of $58,021 (43% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,663. Local economic indicators show a 0.0% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $284,100 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 41.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 96121, plus 6 more within Lassen County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 96121, Milford, 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

368

Population

87.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96121?

25.0

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%

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?

$58,021

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$24,663

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96121 ranks nationally

Milford, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,021 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

73

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.1%
Renter 58.9%

$284,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 96121, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $979,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$979K

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 96121 vs 96114 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
96114 Janesville, CA 3,220 10.9 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
96109 standard
Doyle, CA
Pop: 2,197
96113 standard
Herlong, CA
Pop: 1,000
96128 standard
Standish, CA
Pop: 752

Related Areas

Lassen County Milford, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96121 in? ▼
ZIP code 96121 (Milford) 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 96121? ▼
ZIP code 96121 in Milford, CA has a population of 368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96121? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 96121 is $58,021, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96121? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 96121 is $284,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96121? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 96121 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96121? ▼
ZIP code 96121 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96121? ▼
In ZIP code 96121, 29.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 96121? ▼
In ZIP code 96121, approximately 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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