Ravendale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 96123

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

48
0/sq mi
$41,563
Median income
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ravendale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96123 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 96123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 480.0 square miles in Ravendale, Lassen County, California. The area is home to 48 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 96123 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96123 sits at $41,563 (59% below the California average), while per-capita income is $37,202. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 16.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.2, 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 96123 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 96123, Ravendale, 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

48

Population

480.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 96123?

70.2

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$41,563

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$37,202

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 96123 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,563 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

62

Total Housing Units

23

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

1978

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
96132 Termo, CA 119 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 96123 in?
ZIP code 96123 (Ravendale) 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 96123?
ZIP code 96123 in Ravendale, CA has a population of 48 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96123?
The median household income in ZIP 96123 is $41,563, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96123 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 96123?
In ZIP code 96123, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 96123?
In ZIP code 96123, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96123 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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