96073 ZIP Code, Palo Cedro, CA
96073 is a ZIP code in Palo Cedro, California in Shasta County. It covers 45 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96062, 96002 and 96003. 5,750 people live here in 2,016 households. With about 127 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (90%). Median household income is $120,469, above the California median of $99,122.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Palo Cedro, CA
- County: Shasta County
- Land area: 45 sq mi
- Population: 5,750
- Median household income: $120,469
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,750 |
| Households | 2,016 |
| Median household income | $120,469 |
| Income per person | $56,099 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 90.2% |
| Median home value | $567,000 |
| Median rent | $1,607 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 8.6% |
| $50–75K | 7.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.7% |
| $150–200K | 10.6% |
| $200K+ | 28.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 17.8% |
| 20–24 | 1.9% |
| 25–34 | 7.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.1% |
| 55–64 | 9.9% |
| 65–74 | 13.2% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 60.0% |
| Owned outright | 28.6% |
| Rented | 9.6% |
| Vacant | 1.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 94.3% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 0.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 4.7% |
Businesses in 96073
109 business establishments with 864 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 26
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 18
- Retail Trade: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96062 — Millville CDP, CA (6.2 mi)
- 96002 — Redding city, CA (8.1 mi)
- 96003 — Redding city, CA (8.1 mi)
- 96008 — Bella Vista CDP, CA (9.7 mi)
- 96069 — Oak Run CDP, CA (11.1 mi)
- 96007 — Happy Valley CDP, CA (11.5 mi)
- 96019 — Shasta Lake city, CA (12.4 mi)
- 96001 — Redding city, CA (13.7 mi)
Areas that include 96073
- Bella Vista, CA ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Palo Cedro, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Millville, CA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Shasta County ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 16: highest median household income in Shasta County
- No. 1 of 16: highest median home value in Shasta County
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Shasta County
- No. 1 of 16: highest share of households with children in Shasta County
- No. 4 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Shasta County
- No. 5 of 16: lowest median age in Shasta County
- No. 1 of 15: fastest population growth in Shasta County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96073, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96073 in?
- 96073 is a Palo Cedro, CA mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Palo Cedro, 6% lies inside Bella Vista and 3% lies inside Millville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96073 in?
- 96073 is in Shasta County.
- What is the population of 96073?
- About 5,750 people (±711), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,614.
- What is the median household income in 96073?
- $120,469 (±$16,098), compared with $99,122 for California as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 96073?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96073 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96073?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96062 (6.2 mi, Millville), 96002 (8.1 mi, Redding), 96003 (8.1 mi, Redding), 96008 (9.7 mi, Bella Vista), 96069 (11.1 mi, Oak Run) and 96007 (11.5 mi, Happy Valley).
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