| City: | Likely, California |
| County: | Modoc County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:28:55 PM |
| Population: | 150 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2857, -120.4894 |
| Land Area: | 176.463 sq mi |
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Likely sits in Modoc County, California, one of the most remote corners of the state. This small community of 150 residents spans 396 square miles of high desert rangeland in California's far northeast, where Nevada and Oregon meet. With a median age of 58.5 years, it's one of California's oldest communities by age.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists anywhere across the 396 square mile territory. The Likely post office maintains 86 PO Boxes for 70 occupied homes, a 1.23x adoption rate that shows the post office serves not just the immediate town but also surrounding ranches and properties. Two rural carrier routes deliver to some locations, but most residents rely entirely on PO Boxes.
Of the 121 housing units, 29 are seasonal or vacation properties (24%). The small town character centers on numbered county roads radiating from US Highway 395, which runs north-south through California's sparsely populated interior. County Road 64 has the most delivery points (4 records), followed by County Roads 65 and 60 (3 each).
Ownership patterns lean heavily toward homeownership: 50 of the 70 occupied homes are owner-occupied (71%). Only 4 residents live in business establishments. The town has just 4 business establishments employing 5 people total. With minimal employment data available and many residents likely retired, Likely functions as a quiet rural retreat for those seeking isolation and independence.
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PO Box [Number]
Likely, CA 96116Rural route delivery is limited to specific locations. Most addresses require PO Box format.
Street names consist almost entirely of numbered county roads radiating from US Highway 395, typical of rural rangeland communities.
ZIP Code 96116 has 150 residents and 70 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 58.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.3% male and 54.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.7%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 150Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 70Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 340 | 199 | 214 | 162 | 129 | 127 | 138 | 159 | 172 | 149 | 31 | 19 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 150 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.5
Male Median Age: 62.5
Female Median Age: 55.6
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 112 | 68.29% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 30 | 18.29% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.44% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 2.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 8.54% |
| Total: | 164 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 45.33% | 62.5 years |
| Females: | 82 | 54.67% | 55.6 years |
| Total: | 150 | 100% | 58.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), is down $36,107 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,477. 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.
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 | $36,107 | $55,250 | $26,250 | $24,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,913 | $52,477 | $54,301 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $37,214 | $56,000 | $38,833 | $39,250 | $38,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $19,167 | $26,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), is down $161,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,000,001. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 100.00%, 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 | $161,700 | $155,900 | $68,600 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 138 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 138 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
ZIP Code 96116 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $579,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 99Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $106,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $579,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 96116 is located in Modoc County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96116. It covers 176.463 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.328 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: | 176.463 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.328 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: | 0641390Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Likely CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96116 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.