| City: | Bieber, California |
| County: | Lassen County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:16 AM |
| Population: | 481 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0415, -121.1112 |
| Land Area: | 202.942 sq mi |
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Bieber is a small rural community in northeastern California's Lassen County, where PO Boxes are the only mail delivery option across 175 square miles of territory. The post office maintains 238 PO Boxes for 219 households, with slightly more boxes than homes because the service area extends beyond the immediate town to surrounding rural properties along roads like Punkin Center Rd and Susanville Rd.
This isn't a case of underdevelopment. It's geography. The territory spans a vast area where rural route delivery would be impractical, so residents travel to town for mail pickup. Most delivery points (102 of 104 street records) use rural carrier routes rather than city delivery, though a small cluster of numbered streets (First St, Second St) in the town center uses city carrier service.
With 481 residents and a median age of 44.8 years, Bieber is a working-class community where the median household income is $50,950 and median home value is $142,900. About 38% of workers are in agriculture or transportation sectors, fitting the rural setting. The town sits along Highway 299, connecting it to larger communities like Susanville to the west. Street names like Punkin Center Rd and Bieber Dump Rd have that distinctly rural California character.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, there's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in the territory. Whether you live on a numbered street in town or miles out on a rural road, your mail goes to a PO Box at the Bieber post office.
Mailing format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Bieber, CA 96009Street names mix rural roads serving outlying areas (Punkin Center, Susanville) with a small numbered grid in town (First St, Second St) and tree-named streets (Juniper, Cedar, Pine).
ZIP Code 96009 has 481 residents and 219 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 481Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 307Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 219Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $155,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 585 | 552 | 443 | 329 | 294 | 288 | 366 | 345 | 321 | 291 | 281 | 247 | 380 | 307 |
| Decennial Census | 569 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 481 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.8
Male Median Age: 45.8
Female Median Age: 41
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 10 |
| Female | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 31 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 43 | 13 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 38 | 37 | 44 | 29 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
| White: | 394 | 75.62% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 72 | 13.82% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 45 | 8.64% |
| Total: | 521 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 259 | 53.85% | 45.8 years |
| Females: | 222 | 46.15% | 41.0 years |
| Total: | 481 | 100% | 44.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 256 | 83.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 42 | 13.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 16.61% |
| Total Population: | 307 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 256 | 83.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 51 | 16.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $51,513 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,536. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,513 | $68,690 | $69,318 | $56,563 | $47,500 | $56,750 | $65,625 | $58,281 | $45,536 | $47,153 | $45,655 | $47,054 | $50,950 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $53,125 | $67,857 | $67,614 | $62,813 | $48,125 | $64,219 | $67,109 | $69,083 | $55,938 | $76,250 | $48,281 | $50,057 | $52,100 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $34,107 | $45,833 | $47,083 | $55,313 | $41,667 | $0 | $42,083 | $41,389 | $40,263 | $40,694 | $43,269 | $37,500 | $30,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,714 | $40,833 | $41,667 | $50,179 | $0 | $48,083 | $49,511 | $49,205 | $50,714 | $51,364 | $47,656 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $20,000 | $19,375 | $34,000 | $7,083 | $0 | $0 | $26,111 | $27,656 | $29,265 | $29,375 | $28,750 | $37,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 124 | 56.11% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 97 | 43.89% |
| Total: | 221 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 33.06% |
| Service: | 31 | 25.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 3.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 25 | 20.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 18.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 124 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $155,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $51,000 (24.69%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $781 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $873. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.24% (34.09% with a mortgage, 65.91% free-and-clear) and renters 17.76% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 48.80%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,600 | $206,000 | $224,300 | $205,200 | $194,400 | $183,800 | $252,900 | $262,100 | $274,200 | $274,200 | $277,800 | $188,900 | $142,900 | $155,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $781 | $1,292 | $1,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $873 | $879 | $912 | $1,009 | $686 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 28.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 54.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 17.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 51.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 102 | 48.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 193 | 92.34% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 7.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 81.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is kindergarten (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 26 | 12.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 5.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 60 | 29.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 41 | 20.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 3.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 19.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 7.96% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 163 | 81.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 55 | 27.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 49.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 83 | 25.38% |
| No Insurance: | 83 | 25.38% |
| Total: | 327 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 244 | 74.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.2% | 2.4% | 11.4% | 14.8% | 19.1% | 12.5% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 50.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 50.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 96009 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 108 people with an annual payroll of $5,170,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 499Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $992,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,170,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 108Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96009 is located in Lassen County, California, within the Susanville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45000) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 34,895 people, about 1.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 96009. It covers 202.942 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.134 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Susanville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45000Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,895Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 202.942 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.134 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 28089.47 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0606336Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bieber CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96009 is in the Big Valley Joint Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.