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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.6 square miles in Milford, Lassen County, California. The area is home to 368 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 96121 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96121 sits at $58,021 (43% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,663. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $284,100 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 41.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lassen County, so you can benchmark 96121 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 96121, Milford, 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

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
96114 Janesville, CA 3,220 10.9 mi

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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.

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