| City: | Vinton, California |
| County: | Plumas County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:35 AM |
| Population: | 82 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7233, -120.2250 |
| Land Area: | 34.826 sq mi |
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Vinton's post office serves a population far beyond its 82 residents. The facility maintains 65 PO Boxes for just 31 local households, an adoption rate of 2.10 that signals this isn't just a local post office. It's a regional hub drawing customers from surrounding areas where carrier delivery doesn't reach.
This PO Box-only ZIP sits in California's Plumas County, where Highway 70 winds through rugged terrain near the Nevada border. The post office becomes the practical solution for communities scattered across areas too remote or sparsely populated for traditional mail routes. People drive here from neighboring areas because they need a mailing address that works.
The numbers tell the story. Two businesses operate here alongside the residential addresses, but the real action is the 65 PO Boxes serving a regional customer base. The ZIP code's 0.016 square miles of developed area contains minimal infrastructure. One street, Highway 70, appears in the delivery records. Rural route R1 handles what little carrier delivery exists.
At a median age of 53, this isn't a retirement community despite the rural setting. The 31 occupied households maintain a ratio of 2.65 people per home, typical for working families. The seasonal vacancy rate stands at just 16%, meaning most homes are year-round residences rather than vacation properties. These are permanent residents who've chosen mountain living and adapted to its realities, including making regular trips to the post office for mail.
The single street in delivery records, Highway 70, reveals Vinton's character as a highway corridor community where the post office serves as a regional anchor point for scattered rural populations rather than a traditional town center.
ZIP Code 96135 has 82 residents and 31 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 68.3% male and 31.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.6%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 31Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 79 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 172 | 190 | 230 | 301 | 280 | 113 | 106 | 114 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 128 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 82 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 57
| 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 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 71 | 88.75% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 7.50% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.75% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 56 | 68.29% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 26 | 31.71% | 57.0 years |
| Total: | 82 | 100% | 53.0 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 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $9,999 (100.00%) since 2011 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. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $576,600 | $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): | 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% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 96135 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: | 145Source: 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 96135 is located in Plumas County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96135. It covers 34.826 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 34.826 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 96135 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.