ZIP Code 96003 Demographics

Shasta County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 96003 compared to county averages.

Total Population

43,945

↓ 75.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,440

↓ 1.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$343,300

↑ +4.8% vs county

Median Age

40.9 yrs

↑ 1.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↑ 10.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 96003 compares to Shasta County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 96003 $67k Shasta $68k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 96003 $343k Shasta $328k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

58.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,356

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 96003 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$343,300
Down Payment (20%)$68,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,179P&I: $1736 | Tax: $343 | Ins: $100
Rent (Local Median)
$1,356
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $823/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 96003, sorted by distance.

96008 7.2 mi away shasta county 96073 10.4 mi away shasta county 96069 12.6 mi away shasta county 96062 14.7 mi away shasta county 96002 15.3 mi away shasta county 96007 19.8 mi away shasta county 96088 24.8 mi away shasta county

About Shasta County

Shasta County is located in California and has a total population of 181,852. The county's median household income is $68,347 and median home value is $327,500. ZIP code 96003 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Shasta County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.