ZIP Code 96040 in Hat Creek, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Hat Creek, California
County:Shasta County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:02:35 AM
Population:283 [See All]
Area Code:530
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.8471, -121.4452
Land Area:51.507 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 96040 has 283 residents and 111 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 52.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.5% male and 43.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:283Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:57Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:163Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:5.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:111Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.68Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1981772192292922752401781246886718857
Decennial Census341------------------283--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 52.8

Male Median Age: 46.3

Female Median Age: 59.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male12156314114941271210720824
Female47663651267991326634
Total1622129171791061814211920461458
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19666.22%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*3511.82%
Asian:20.68%
American Indian:3511.82%
Hawaiian:51.69%
Other:237.77%
Total:296100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16056.54%46.3 years
Females:12343.46%59.9 years
Total:283100%52.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5698.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:11.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:57100%
Total Native Population:57100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $56,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74,479. 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (78.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$56,250$52,188$49,408$36,429$36,292$48,083$44,167$0$74,479$80,875$75,417$0$0$0
Median Family Income$57,054$58,125$51,250$49,423$48,269$49,500$51,500$67,500$74,167$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$36,875$36,908$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$34,861$34,539$33,750$36,786$0$43,462$43,375$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$56,406$58,542$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1933.33%
Unemployed:11.75%
Not In Labor Force:3764.91%
Total:57100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:315.79%
Service:15.26%
Sales and Office:1578.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:19100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $391,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $210,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $638 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$391,300$335,400$326,100$371,400$0$204,200$210,000$210,900$210,200$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$638$638$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):22100.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:22100%

Occupied Housing Units:2225.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6374.12%
Total Housing Units:85100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4148.24%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:4451.76%
Total Housing Units:85100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 82.50%, 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 14.50 percentage points since 2011. 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:3880.85%
Associate's degree:919.15%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:47100%
High school or higher:47100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4146.59%
Public Insurance:4753.41%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:88100%
Has Health Insurance:88100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty14.5%16.9%25.6%9.8%8.9%10.2%12.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:10100.00%
Total:10100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 96040 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $530,000. USPS data shows 67 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:67Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:134Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:67Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$88,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$530,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 96040 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 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 96040. It covers 51.507 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.071 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:51.507 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.071 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:0632408Source: Census
Place Name:Hat Creek CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


96041 | | 96039

Schools in ZIP Code 96040


We could not locate which school district 96040 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.

Fall River Elementary 24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
District: Fall River Joint Unified School DistrictNearby
Fall River Elementary Community Day 24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
District: Fall River Joint Unified School DistrictNearby
Mt. Burney Special Education Center 37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
District: Fall River Joint Unified School DistrictNearby
Burney Junior-Senior High 37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
District: Fall River Joint Unified School DistrictNearby
Burney Elementary 37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
District: Fall River Joint Unified School DistrictNearby
Beacon Hill Christian Academy 32439 State Highway 299 E
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Andrew's Academy 159 Main St
Chester, CA 96020
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lake Almanor Christian School 2610 State Route A13
Lake Almanor, CA 96137
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96040


Shasta College 11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
Type: Post Secondary
Simpson University 2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
Type: Post Secondary
Shasta Bible College And Graduate School 2951 Goodwater Ave.
Redding, CA 96002
Type: Post Secondary
Lassen Community College 478-200 Hwy 139
Susanville, CA 96130
Type: Post Secondary
Shasta School Of Cosmetology 678 N Market St
Redding, CA 96003
Type: Post Secondary
College Of The Siskiyous 800 College Ave
Weed, CA 96094-2899
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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