| City: | Nubieber, California |
| County: | Lassen County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:27:57 PM |
| Population: | 185 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.0840, -121.1908 |
| Land Area: | 28.652 sq mi |
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Nubieber sits in northeastern California's Lassen County, a remote community of 185 residents where more than half the population lives in institutional housing. Of the 185 people counted in the 2020 Census, 100 reside in group quarters classified as institutionalized. The remaining 85 residents live in 41 occupied households scattered across roughly 10 square miles of high desert terrain.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists, which means every household and institution depends on the Nubieber post office. The facility maintains 35 PO Boxes for the community, covering about 85% of local households. Rural and city carrier routes exist, but the PO Box remains the primary mail access point for most residents.
Street names tell the story of a ranching community shaped by its founders and geography. Kramer Road, Babcock Road, and Tankersley Ranch Road carry family names from early settlers. State Highway 299 runs through the area, connecting this isolated corner of California to Redding to the west and Alturas to the east. Monroe Avenue and 4th Street mark the small town center.
The community shows characteristics of long-established rural California. Of the 54 total housing units, 56 were built before 1939. Twenty homes are mobile units. The median age of 40.5 years sits near the state average, though zero residents hold bachelor's degrees among the 102 adults over age 25. Eight veterans live here. Per capita income is just $4,584, reflecting both the institutional population and the modest economics of this ranching region.
Street names reflect ranching heritage with family and ranch names, plus State Highway 299 corridor.
ZIP Code 96068 has 185 residents and 41 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 83.2% male and 16.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (48.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 185Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 152Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 41Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.07Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 279 | 219 | 183 | 135 | 148 | 131 | 158 | 193 | 204 | 200 | 165 | 125 | 152 |
| Decennial Census | 183 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 185 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 36.7
Female Median Age: 64.5
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| White: | 90 | 40.72% |
| Black: | 26 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 53 | 23.98% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.45% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 4.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.45% |
| Other: | 40 | 18.10% |
| Total: | 221 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 154 | 83.24% | 36.7 years |
| Females: | 31 | 16.76% | 64.5 years |
| Total: | 185 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 144 | 94.74% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 5.26% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 152 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 152 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is down $33,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 10.1%, which is far less than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 66.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,750 | $37,500 | $34,375 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $33,958 | $45,417 | $34,688 | $37,917 | $0 | $38,750 | $0 | $13,875 | $15,938 | $16,389 | $17,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $12,361 | $12,222 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,682 | $0 | $41,023 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $93,036 | $62,750 | $66,000 | $98,125 | $16,563 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $33,162 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 4 | 3.36% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 6.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 107 | 89.92% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 4 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is down $350,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is down $1,052 (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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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $241,700 | $112,500 | $110,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 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: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,052 | $925 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1 | 8.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 58.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12 | 21.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 44 | 78.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 56 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 36 | 64.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 35.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 56 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 67.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.90%). Private coverage is 5.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 89.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 80.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 64.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (30.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 14 | 15.05% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 17.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 46.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 7.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 13.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 63 | 67.74% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4 | 5.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 65 | 84.42% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 10.39% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 69 | 89.61% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.9% | 24.2% | 30.6% | 29.7% | 54.5% | 0.0% | 52.6% | 65.5% | 88.5% | 82.1% | 92.9% | 85.7% | 80.0% |
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): | 33 | 66.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 34.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 96068 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 977Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96068 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 31,177 people, about 0.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 96068. It covers 28.652 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.133 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Susanville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45000Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 31,177Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 28.652 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.133 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: | 0652610Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nubieber CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96068 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 January 1, 2026.