| City: | Weaverville, California |
| County: | Trinity County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:28:27 PM |
| Population: | 4,140 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.7440, -122.9544 |
| Land Area: | 99.6 sq mi |
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Weaverville serves as the county seat of Trinity County, California, sitting in a mountainous region about 33 square miles in area. The town's 4,140 residents make this one of the most populated PO Box-classified ZIP codes in the state. Despite its P-classification, Weaverville has both city and rural carrier routes serving the community.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Weaverville post office maintains 1,943 PO Boxes for 1,739 households (a 1.12 adoption rate), which means the facility serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas who travel to town for their mail. S Miner St handles 138 delivery records, making it the primary street for local mail service.
Weaverville's street names tell the story of its Gold Rush past. Five Cent Gulch Rd, Democrate Gulch Rd, Hansen Mine Ln, and Garden Gulch St all reference the mining heritage that brought settlers to Trinity County in the 1850s. The town blends historic character with practical infrastructure, including Main St, Court St, and Church St at its core.
The population is 82% White, with 15% Hispanic residents and a median age of 45.1 years. It's a working community with 510 people employed in public administration (likely county government jobs) and another 486 in transportation and warehousing. Median household income stands at $72,793, while median home values reach $335,800. About 20% of workers work from home, a rate higher than many rural California communities.
Housing stock tends toward the older side, with owner-occupied homes outnumbering rentals (1,083 vs. 656). The community maintains 132 business establishments employing 1,080 people. With rugged terrain and 23% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher, Weaverville attracts a mix of government workers, small business owners, and residents drawn to mountain living.
All mail to Weaverville addresses requires either a PO Box or is delivered via carrier route. Use the format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Weaverville, CA 96093Street names preserve Weaverville's Gold Rush history, with gulches and mining references alongside modern residential roads.
ZIP Code 96093 has 4,140 residents and 1,739 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 45.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (82.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 4,140Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,626Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 41.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,793Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,739Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $335,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,259 | 3,786 | 3,755 | 4,006 | 4,032 | 4,031 | 4,011 | 3,955 | 3,570 | 3,469 | 4,391 | 3,959 | 3,626 |
| Decennial Census | 4,133 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,140 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.1
Male Median Age: 44.2
Female Median Age: 46.1
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 134 | 146 | 71 | 105 | 124 | 141 | 132 | 98 | 134 | 137 | 140 | 164 | 137 | 93 | 56 | 40 |
| Female | 110 | 112 | 135 | 102 | 63 | 97 | 125 | 123 | 144 | 106 | 105 | 151 | 191 | 182 | 156 | 79 | 65 | 44 |
| Total | 213 | 207 | 269 | 248 | 134 | 202 | 249 | 264 | 276 | 204 | 239 | 288 | 331 | 346 | 293 | 172 | 121 | 84 |
| White: | 3,395 | 84.81% |
| Black: | 23 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 283 | 7.07% |
| Asian: | 68 | 1.70% |
| American Indian: | 127 | 3.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 10 | 0.25% |
| Other: | 97 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 4,003 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,050 | 49.52% | 44.2 years |
| Females: | 2,090 | 50.48% | 46.1 years |
| Total: | 4,140 | 100% | 45.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,246 | 89.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.11% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 358 | 9.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 10.37% |
| Total Population: | 3,626 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,250 | 89.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 376 | 10.37% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $72,793, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is up $27,923 (62.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,754. Family households earn a median of $103,667 versus $50,453 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,214). By gender, male median income is $78,152 and female is $67,411, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,741 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,870 | $41,141 | $40,172 | $44,554 | $42,412 | $39,554 | $40,718 | $42,364 | $46,039 | $45,208 | $42,168 | $49,842 | $72,793 |
| Median Family Income | $50,774 | $50,610 | $51,563 | $54,265 | $60,769 | $48,594 | $46,694 | $59,554 | $52,000 | $46,741 | $42,332 | $92,623 | $103,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,982 | $32,785 | $32,004 | $31,734 | $30,884 | $21,692 | $22,723 | $25,676 | $32,639 | $39,280 | $40,462 | $42,520 | $50,453 |
| Median Male Income | $49,315 | $44,688 | $44,854 | $45,543 | $41,000 | $40,271 | $41,636 | $44,461 | $44,773 | $51,157 | $46,920 | $49,392 | $78,152 |
| Median Female Income | $26,911 | $25,833 | $26,610 | $32,639 | $33,947 | $32,060 | $35,481 | $37,826 | $37,830 | $39,516 | $41,598 | $60,469 | $67,411 |
| Employed: | 1,405 | 40.72% |
| Unemployed: | 171 | 4.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,874 | 54.32% |
| Total: | 3,450 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 695 | 49.47% |
| Service: | 453 | 32.24% |
| Sales and Office: | 116 | 8.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 3.20% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 96 | 6.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,405 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $335,800, which is well under the state median ($695,400), is up $89,500 (36.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,000. The median gross rent is $1,050, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), is up $239 (29.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $271. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.88% (38.73% with a mortgage, 61.27% free-and-clear) and renters 22.12% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.24%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (7.55%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,300 | $234,300 | $254,200 | $261,200 | $252,900 | $257,900 | $292,500 | $283,300 | $273,800 | $285,900 | $298,300 | $321,100 | $335,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 129 | 37.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 215 | 62.50% |
| $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: | 344 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $811 | $742 | $736 | $1,050 | $1,003 | $710 | $720 | $796 | $779 | $824 | $929 | $976 | $1,050 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 469 | 30.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 742 | 47.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 344 | 22.12% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,555 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,555 | 82.76% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 324 | 17.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,879 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,532 | 81.53% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 121 | 6.44% |
| Other Units: | 226 | 12.03% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,879 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.50%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 49.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 58.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.10 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 college (95.71%). College enrollment is 95.71%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 0.45% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 51 | 1.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 610 | 18.37% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,393 | 41.95% |
| Associate's degree: | 492 | 14.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 259 | 7.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 501 | 15.09% |
| Total: | 3,321 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,255 | 98.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 760 | 22.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,773 | 43.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,087 | 51.76% |
| No Insurance: | 172 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 4,032 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,860 | 95.73% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.6% | 6.7% | 8.5% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 13.2% | 13.8% | 15.4% | 16.4% | 31.0% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 1.3% |
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): | 1 | 0.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 3.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 134 | 95.71% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 4.29% |
ZIP Code 96093 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 135 business establishments, employing about 1,043 people with an annual payroll of $45,548,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,242Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 135Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $13,981,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $45,548,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,043Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96093 is located in Trinity County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96093. It covers 99.6 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 99.6 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.031 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12952.23 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0683794Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Weaverville CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96093 is in the Trinity Alps Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.