| City: | Herlong, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Patton Village, Sierra Army Depot |
| County: | Lassen County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:19 AM |
| Population: | 1,898 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2437, -120.2282 |
| Land Area: | 21.853 sq mi |
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Herlong, California sits at the edge of the Sierra Army Depot in Lassen County, where 1,898 people live across 23.3 square miles of high desert terrain. The depot's presence defines everything about mail service here. Of the total population, 1,029 people (54.2%) live in institutional group quarters. This isn't a typical military base with family housing and a PX. The depot handles ammunition storage and demilitarization, with a federal correctional component that accounts for most of that institutional population.
Mail in Herlong works differently than standard military bases. The Herlong post office maintains 457 PO Boxes for 364 occupied housing units, a 1.26 adoption rate that means service extends beyond immediate residents. Two rural carrier routes deliver to scattered homes along roads like Sage Valley Road (8 delivery points), Herlong Access Road (6 points), and Honey Lake Drive (5 points). But this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no city carrier delivery, and for most residents, picking up mail at the post office is the only option.
The mailing aliases tell the story. While "Herlong" is the valid city name, USPS recognizes "Sierra Army Depot" and "Patton Village" as names for this ZIP, though neither can be used for mailing addresses. Patton Village historically referred to family housing on the depot. Today, with 185 owner-occupied homes and 179 rentals among the 364 occupied units, the civilian community balances depot workers, retirees, and families.
Demographically, Herlong runs older than you'd expect for a military area: median age 37.6 years. That's because active-duty personnel aren't the primary residents. Of those who work, 289 are employed in public administration (likely depot civilian positions), and 168 work in transportation and warehousing. Median household income of $54,922 and median home values of $72,200 indicate a working-class community. Only 9.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, well below national rates.
The landscape shapes daily life. Street names reference the high desert environment: Desert View Drive, Sierra Vista Road, Sage Valley Road. Honey Lake, a seasonal alkaline lake, sits nearby. The terrain is unforgiving, expansive, and isolated. At 4,100 feet elevation, winters bring snow, summers bring heat, and the nearest city of any size is Reno, Nevada, 60 miles southwest.
For anyone mailing to Herlong, use the standard format: recipient name, PO Box number, Herlong, CA 96113. Don't use "Sierra Army Depot" as the city name, even though it's recognized. For depot business mail, follow facility-specific addressing protocols. Rural route addresses exist for the handful of homes with street delivery, but most residents rely entirely on post office boxes.
Street names reference the high desert environment and nearby Honey Lake, with scattered rural delivery points rather than dense neighborhoods.
ZIP Code 96113 has 1,898 residents and 364 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 78.8% male and 21.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.7%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,898Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,039Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 86.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 364Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $73,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.52Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,884 | 2,001 | 2,058 | 2,294 | 2,158 | 2,100 | 2,078 | 1,957 | 1,925 | 1,916 | 2,245 | 2,164 | 2,310 | 2,039 |
| Decennial Census | 1,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,898 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.6
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 39.5
| 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 | 34 | 18 | 19 | 38 | 82 | 165 | 254 | 252 | 194 | 112 | 99 | 78 | 53 | 39 | 28 | 17 | 6 | 7 |
| Female | 20 | 36 | 39 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 11 |
| Total | 54 | 54 | 58 | 50 | 103 | 194 | 282 | 271 | 226 | 132 | 116 | 104 | 82 | 75 | 42 | 29 | 8 | 18 |
| White: | 1,399 | 59.56% |
| Black: | 242 | 10.30% |
| Hispanic:* | 538 | 22.90% |
| Asian: | 43 | 1.83% |
| American Indian: | 98 | 4.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 28 | 1.19% |
| Total: | 2,349 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,495 | 78.77% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 403 | 21.23% | 39.5 years |
| Total: | 1,898 | 100% | 37.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,672 | 82.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 0.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 0.44% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 340 | 17.12% |
| Total Population: | 2,039 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,690 | 82.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 349 | 17.12% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,083, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,439 (47.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,885. Family households earn a median of $100,278 versus $52,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,528). By gender, male median income is $60,000 and female is $66,250, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 17.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (31.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,644 | $44,153 | $45,833 | $47,644 | $47,336 | $46,042 | $46,397 | $48,824 | $49,198 | $49,287 | $50,742 | $46,825 | $54,922 | $67,083 |
| Median Family Income | $55,156 | $50,450 | $49,306 | $47,159 | $48,158 | $44,659 | $43,125 | $50,000 | $47,708 | $49,861 | $49,519 | $47,361 | $0 | $100,278 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,944 | $36,667 | $43,594 | $45,125 | $40,795 | $45,644 | $45,787 | $47,759 | $48,269 | $48,669 | $40,729 | $46,488 | $37,153 | $52,750 |
| Median Male Income | $42,788 | $44,100 | $30,682 | $30,481 | $33,125 | $29,375 | $32,500 | $40,086 | $40,764 | $50,147 | $42,500 | $50,833 | $48,718 | $60,000 |
| Median Female Income | $24,306 | $22,917 | $26,429 | $26,111 | $44,583 | $44,375 | $47,727 | $48,587 | $48,448 | $0 | $62,750 | $51,630 | $49,838 | $66,250 |
| Employed: | 290 | 15.95% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 0.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,517 | 83.44% |
| Total: | 1,818 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 23.79% |
| Service: | 45 | 15.52% |
| Sales and Office: | 61 | 21.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 7.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 92 | 31.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 290 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $73,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $25,900 (25.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,900. The median gross rent is $1,110, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $208 (23.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $220. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.92% (51.06% with a mortgage, 48.94% free-and-clear) and renters 57.08% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.89%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,800 | $91,000 | $78,400 | $72,800 | $72,700 | $61,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,600 | $72,200 | $73,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 40 | 32.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 61 | 48.80% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 24 | 19.20% |
| $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: | 125 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $902 | $932 | $1,026 | $971 | $870 | $893 | $850 | $878 | $890 | $863 | $954 | $1,080 | $1,082 | $1,110 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 48 | 21.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 21.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 125 | 57.08% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 219 | 77.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 22.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 284 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 160 | 56.34% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 93 | 32.75% |
| Other Units: | 31 | 10.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 284 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.90% 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 52.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 31.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 31.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.30 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 (46.39%). College enrollment is 15.46%, 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: | 214 | 12.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 626 | 35.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 469 | 26.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 229 | 12.91% |
| Associate's degree: | 167 | 9.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 47 | 2.65% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 22 | 1.24% |
| Total: | 1,774 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 934 | 52.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 69 | 3.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 551 | 62.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 326 | 36.84% |
| No Insurance: | 8 | 0.90% |
| Total: | 885 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 877 | 99.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.8% | 2.3% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.1% | 13.0% | 16.6% | 23.0% | 38.0% | 41.9% | 31.9% | 31.7% |
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: | 5 | 2.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 28 | 14.43% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 90 | 46.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 41 | 21.13% |
| College or graduate school: | 30 | 15.46% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 33 | 17.01% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 159 | 81.96% |
ZIP Code 96113 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 279 people with an annual payroll of $10,683,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 457Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,336,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,683,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 279Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96113 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 34,895 people, about 5.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 96113. It covers 21.853 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.028 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Susanville, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45000Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,895Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 21.853 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.028 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: | 0633336Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Herlong CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 96113 is in the Fort Sage Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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 March 1, 2026.