Westwood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 96137
Lassen County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,297
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,896
- Median income Near-median income area
- $414,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westwood pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 96137 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 96137 (Westwood, CA) fell -4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.2 in 2023 to 254.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 96137 covers 125.4 square miles in Westwood, Lassen County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,297 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 96137 reports a modest median household income of $65,896 (35% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,561. Unemployment is 15.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $414,900 (46% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $975; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lassen County, so 96137 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 96137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westwood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 96137.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 96137, Westwood, 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
3,297
Population
125.4
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 96137?
57.6
Median Age
55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$65,896
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$39,561
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 96137 ranks among California ZIPs
Westwood, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,896 20th percentile higher than 20% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,941housing units
3,941
Total Housing Units
1,366
Occupied Units
2,575
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,900
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$975
Median Rent
1976
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
-4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 96137 have decreased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 202 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 221 |
| 2022 | +17.5% | 260 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 265 |
| 2024 | -4.0% | 254 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 96137, employing approximately 322 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,418,000.
83
Businesses
322
Employees
$15.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 15.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.6% |
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 96137 vs 95923 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95923 | Canyon Dam, CA | 58 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 96137, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,297 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 96137 in?
ZIP code 96137 (Westwood) 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 96137?
ZIP code 96137 in Westwood, CA has a population of 3,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 96137?
The median household income in ZIP 96137 is $65,896, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 96137?
The median home value in ZIP 96137 is $414,900, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 96137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 96137 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 96137?
ZIP code 96137 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 96137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 96137 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 96137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 96137 decreased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 96137?
In ZIP code 96137, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 96137?
In ZIP code 96137, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 96137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 96137 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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