| City: | Paskenta, California |
| County: | Tehama County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:55 AM |
| Population: | 312 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8970, -122.6074 |
| Land Area: | 90.691 sq mi |
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Paskenta is a small community in Tehama County, California, tucked into the western foothills about 90 miles north of Sacramento. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available, so everyone picks up mail at the local post office. The community maintains 71 PO Boxes for 60 households, giving it an adoption rate of 1.18. Some boxes serve residents from surrounding areas who have no closer mail access.
Half the population lives in institutional housing. Of 312 residents, 156 are in group quarters classified as institutionalized. This pattern typically indicates a correctional facility, though it could also be a residential treatment center or similar institution. The remaining 156 residents live in 60 private households, split roughly 70/30 between owners and renters.
The housing stock tells a story of longevity. Of the 70 total housing units, 61 were built before 1939. That's 87% of all structures predating World War II. Twelve units are mobile homes. With only 10 vacant units (5 of them seasonal), occupancy runs high for a rural area.
Work patterns here are unusual. About 42% of workers work from home, far above typical rural rates. Another 37% work in transportation or warehousing. Only 11% work in agriculture despite the rural setting. The median household income of $70,455 sits close to the national median, though per capita income runs lower at $16,055 due to the large non-household population.
Street names reflect early California settlement patterns and ranching history.
ZIP Code 96074 has 312 residents and 60 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 73.1% male and 26.9% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 312Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 290Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,346Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 60Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $177,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 230 | 247 | 226 | 199 | 223 | 196 | 166 | 174 | 164 | 109 | 137 | 183 | 225 | 290 |
| Decennial Census | 260 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 312 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.1
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 31 | 41 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 29 | 40 | 43 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| White: | 184 | 49.46% |
| Black: | 35 | 9.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 75 | 20.16% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.81% |
| American Indian: | 18 | 4.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 57 | 15.32% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 228 | 73.08% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 84 | 26.92% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 312 | 100% | 35.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 283 | 97.59% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 1.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 2.41% |
| Total Population: | 290 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 283 | 97.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 2.41% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,346, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $13,429 (35.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,596. Family households earn a median of $68,438 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,438). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $51,354, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $51,354 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 15.3%, which is much lower 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 Natural resources (51.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,917 | $36,250 | $39,271 | $31,250 | $37,813 | $38,250 | $32,500 | $38,750 | $44,750 | $45,625 | $63,438 | $67,875 | $70,455 | $51,346 |
| Median Family Income | $42,083 | $36,250 | $42,500 | $43,000 | $41,250 | $42,250 | $43,000 | $45,156 | $45,833 | $0 | $93,438 | $69,583 | $87,500 | $68,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,750 | $33,750 | $31,875 | $15,000 | $16,500 | $18,333 | $19,722 | $23,125 | $30,625 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,477 | $26,184 | $26,417 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,250 | $40,750 | $42,750 | $46,000 | $65,114 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $19,583 | $25,417 | $26,667 | $25,625 | $0 | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,250 | $21,667 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $51,354 |
| Employed: | 41 | 15.30% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 227 | 84.70% |
| Total: | 268 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 12.20% |
| Service: | 8 | 19.51% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 9.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 51.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 7.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $177,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $60,400 (25.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $177,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $863. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.63% (32.56% with a mortgage, 67.44% free-and-clear) and renters 20.37% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. 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 | $237,500 | $218,800 | $134,400 | $112,500 | $0 | $0 | $131,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,800 | $0 | $177,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10 | 90.91% |
| $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: | 1 | 9.09% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $838 | $864 | $843 | $863 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 25.93% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 53.70% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 20.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 54 | 77.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 22.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 55 | 78.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 21.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 77.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, 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 19.00 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 kindergarten (34.29%). College enrollment is 11.43%, 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: | 12 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 39 | 17.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 55.16% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 15.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 6.73% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 223 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 172 | 77.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 90 | 62.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 48 | 33.10% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 4.83% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 138 | 95.17% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.0% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 12 | 34.29% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 22.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 31.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 11.43% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 34.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 88.57% |
ZIP Code 96074 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: | 698Source: 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 96074 is located in Tehama County, California, within the Red Bluff, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39780) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 63,463 people, about 0.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 96074. It covers 90.691 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.215 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Red Bluff, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 63,463Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 90.691 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.215 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: | 0656042Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Paskenta CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96074 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 February 1, 2026.