Happy Camp CDP, CA

ZIP 96039 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Happy Camp CDP, CA (96039)

Median Income

$40,333

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+32

Wealth inflow

Population

647

Unemployment

23.7%

20.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 32 for ZIP 96039 (Happy Camp CDP, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

23.7%+541% vs US avg

Self-Employed

15.5%+155% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

33.0%+182% vs US avg

Establishments

128

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining7.3%
Construction6.8%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade20.4%
Transportation, utilities7.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.7%
Professional, scientific, management8.3%
Education, health care, social20.9%
Other services5.3%
Public administration12.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 96039 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 27.8%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 10.5%.

Median Income

$40,333

-46% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate