96101 ZIP Code, Alturas, CA
96101 is a ZIP code in Alturas, California in Modoc County. It covers 597 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 96116, 96015 and 96104. 5,142 people live here in 1,928 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (73%). Median household income is $61,680, well below the California median of $99,122; the median age is 45.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alturas, CA
- County: Modoc County
- Land area: 597 sq mi
- Population: 5,142
- Median household income: $61,680
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,142 |
| Households | 1,928 |
| Median household income | $61,680 |
| Income per person | $30,812 |
| Median age | 45.4 |
| Homeowners | 73.0% |
| Median home value | $211,200 |
| Median rent | $841 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% |
| Broadband internet | 87.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.9% |
| $35–50K | 15.8% |
| $50–75K | 22.8% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 17.9% |
| 75+ | 10.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.1% |
| Owned outright | 29.9% |
| Rented | 20.6% |
| Vacant | 23.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.1% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 5.3% |
| 20+ units | 1.1% |
| Mobile / other | 11.1% |
Businesses in 96101
122 business establishments with 1,018 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 21
- Construction: 15
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 10
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 96116 — Likely CDP, CA (14.2 mi)
- 96015 — Canby CDP, CA (19.3 mi)
- 96104 — Cedarville CDP, CA (19.8 mi)
- 96108 (23.6 mi)
- 96110 — Eagleville CDP, CA (24.9 mi)
Areas that include 96101
- Alturas, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- California Pines, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Daphnedale Park, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Modoc County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 96101, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 96101 in?
- 96101 is a Alturas, CA mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside California Pines; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 96101 in?
- 96101 is in Modoc County.
- What is the population of 96101?
- About 5,142 people (±386), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,238.
- What is the median household income in 96101?
- $61,680 (±$6,197), 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 96101?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 96101 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 96101?
- The closest, measured center to center: 96116 (14.2 mi, Likely), 96015 (19.3 mi, Canby), 96104 (19.8 mi, Cedarville), 96108 (23.6 mi) and 96110 (24.9 mi, Eagleville).
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