What to know about ZIP 96099
ZIP code 96099 covers ZIP 96099 with a population of about 1,818.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the CHICO - REDDING media market.
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ZIP Code 96099 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,818
Density
N/A
Median income
$26,471
-65% vs US avg
Home value
$231,200
-34% vs US avg
Median rent
$837
-28% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 96099
Income and economy in ZIP 96099
Median household income in ZIP 96099 is about $26,471 — about 65% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 42.6%; unemployment rate near 16.1%; 10.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 1.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 96099
Median home value is about $231,200 — about 34% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $837 (about 28% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.8% (about 42.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 96099, a household would need roughly $64,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,485. That is about 142% above the local median household income ($26,471), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.