| City: | Proberta, California |
| County: | Tehama County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:57 AM |
| Population: | 57 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.0819, -122.1717 |
| Land Area: | 0.121 sq mi |
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The 96078 ZIP code covers 1.11 square miles and delivers mail through a mix of urban and rural routes. Eight rural carrier routes fan out from the post office alongside a single city route, serving scattered properties along State Highway 99W and Kindlespire Road. The population stands at just 57 people in the ZIP's boundaries, but the post office's clientele extends far beyond these limits. This is what makes Proberta function as a regional mail hub despite its small physical footprint.
The community sits along Highway 99W between Red Bluff and Anderson, positioned in California's northern Central Valley. Its location makes the post office accessible to ranchers, farmers, and residents of unincorporated Tehama County who need reliable mail service. The median age of 23.1 years is notably young for a rural California community, suggesting families with children rather than retirees. About 14% of the population identifies as Hispanic, and the 2020 census recorded diversity across multiple racial groups in this small area.
Most delivery addresses here are PO Boxes rather than street addresses. The USPS classifies 96078 as a PO Box only ZIP, though carrier routes do exist for some properties. Street names include State Highway 99W with three ZIP+4 records, Kindlespire Road with two, and single entries for Windmill Street, 3rd Street, Ashurst Street, and Flores Avenue. One named building appears in the ZIP+4 directory: Postmaster. The low number of street records compared to PO Box demand shows how this facility primarily serves customers who travel here for mail pickup.
The street names reveal a highway corridor community with minimal infrastructure. State Highway 99W dominates with the most delivery points, while Kindlespire Road serves rural properties. A few residential streets like 3rd, Ashurst, and Windmill suggest a small historic town grid, but the low record counts show most mail goes to PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 96078 has 57 residents and 21 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 23.1 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.6% male and 61.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.4%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (52.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 57Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 454Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 471.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 21Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 95 | 454 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 57 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 23.1
Male Median Age: 13
Female Median Age: 37.5
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 35 | 42.68% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 30 | 36.59% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 9.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.22% |
| Other: | 8 | 9.76% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 22 | 38.60% | 13.0 years |
| Females: | 35 | 61.40% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 57 | 100% | 23.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 278 | 61.23% |
| 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: | 176 | 38.77% |
| Total Population: | 454 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 278 | 61.23% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 176 | 38.77% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), 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 $61,230 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $61,230 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.7%, 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 Production (42.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,230 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 145 | 54.72% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 120 | 45.28% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 17.93% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 18.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 20.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 62 | 42.76% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 145 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 88 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 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 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%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (49.55%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 91 | 59.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 62 | 40.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 153 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 153 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 114 | 25.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 340 | 74.89% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 454 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 454 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 49 | 22.27% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 62 | 28.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 109 | 49.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 49 | 22.27% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 220 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 96078 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $612,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 169Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $175,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $612,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96078 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 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 96078. It covers 0.121 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.121 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0658814Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Proberta CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96078 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.