| City: | Big Bend, California |
| County: | Shasta County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:17 AM |
| Population: | 148 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0534, -121.9349 |
| Land Area: | 116.01 sq mi |
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Big Bend sits in a remote corner of Shasta County, California, covering nearly 190 square miles of rugged terrain. Just 148 people live here year-round, spread across 77 occupied homes. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery for the entire territory, making the post office on Hot Springs Road the sole connection to the outside world.
The community skews older with a median age of 54.2 years. Most residents own their homes (66 of 77 occupied units), and about a quarter of the housing stock consists of mobile homes. With 23 properties listed as seasonal or occasional use, Big Bend sees some vacation traffic, but it's primarily a community of full-time residents who've chosen a quiet, isolated life.
Household income here is modest. Median household income sits at $24,583, with per capita income at $18,431. The post office maintains 75 PO Boxes for 77 households, a near-perfect match. Without street addressing infrastructure across this vast landscape, nearly every household relies on a PO Box to receive mail, packages, and essential documents.
The name Hot Springs Road hints at the area's geothermal features. Big Bend's location in the remote reaches of northern California, far from any population center, defines daily life here. Five local businesses employ 42 workers, but government work (likely forest service or county positions) accounts for a significant share of local employment.
The sole named street references the geothermal hot springs in the area.
ZIP Code 96011 has 148 residents and 77 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 54.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.8% male and 43.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (8.8%, much higher than the state average of 1.6% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 148Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 75Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $25,208Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.92Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 181 | 116 | 134 | 155 | 148 | 116 | 150 | 162 | 199 | 260 | 196 | 232 | 157 | 75 |
| Decennial Census | 218 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 148 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.2
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 55.5
| 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 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| White: | 103 | 77.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 8.27% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.50% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 9.77% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.01% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 84 | 56.76% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 64 | 43.24% | 55.5 years |
| Total: | 148 | 100% | 54.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 70 | 93.33% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 5 | 6.67% |
| Total Population: | 75 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 70 | 93.33% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 6.67% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $25,208, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,777 (102.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $167. 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 38.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 29.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $12,431 | $23,500 | $32,083 | $18,750 | $0 | $17,083 | $17,115 | $20,833 | $25,375 | $25,089 | $25,938 | $29,219 | $24,583 | $25,208 |
| Median Family Income | $11,786 | $22,917 | $16,875 | $41,000 | $40,750 | $41,250 | $24,375 | $0 | $26,094 | $26,364 | $27,222 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,750 | $24,375 | $37,000 | $16,818 | $16,625 | $15,875 | $15,278 | $14,205 | $18,750 | $18,036 | $21,406 | $21,071 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $107,500 | $42,083 | $41,750 | $42,000 | $0 | $41,500 | $0 | $71,250 | $54,375 | $0 | $65,417 | $60,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 19 | 26.76% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 11.27% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 61.97% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 42.11% |
| Service: | 3 | 15.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 31.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 10.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 19 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $275,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $548 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $658. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | $52,500 | $109,400 | $205,600 | $0 | $165,000 | $129,200 | $127,500 | $124,400 | $125,000 | $115,200 | $148,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 21.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 21.43% |
| $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: | 8 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $548 | $537 | $544 | $569 | $568 | $575 | $750 | $617 | $658 | $600 | $0 | $758 | $850 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 15.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 19 | 48.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 14 | 35.90% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 39 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 39 | 42.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 57.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 72 | 78.26% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 21.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 92 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 86.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 46.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 26.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 2.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 17 | 23.94% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 36.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 19.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 8.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 8.45% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 69 | 97.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 16.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 22 | 24.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 65 | 73.03% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 2.25% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 87 | 97.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 55.6% | 48.4% | 37.1% | 22.2% | 25.8% | 12.5% | 23.7% | 27.9% | 35.3% | 28.8% | 22.9% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 96011 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 28 people with an annual payroll of $1,585,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 78Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $182,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,585,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 28Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96011 is located in Shasta County, California, within the Redding, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39820) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 177,223 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 96011. It covers 116.01 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.434 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Redding, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39820Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 177,223Source: Census |
| MSA: | Redding, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 116.01 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.434 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: | 0606475Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Big Bend CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96011 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.