ZIP Code 96134

ZIP code 96134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 866.2 square miles in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California. The area is home to 2,512 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 96134 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 96134 sits at $49,674 (51% below the California average), while per-capita income is $28,840. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $200,000 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 96134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 96134 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →