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ZIP Code 96050 — undefined, CA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
369
Median Income
$36,450
-51% vs US avg
Home Value
$237,500
-32% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
68.7 yrs
+77% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish
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Location
Coordinates
41.8989, -122.8886
Elevation
2,709 ft
Land Area
286.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.8 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
369
Density
N/A
Median income
$36,450
-51% vs US avg
Home value
$237,500
-32% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 96050

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What to know about ZIP 96050

ZIP code 96050 covers CA in Siskiyou County with a population of about 369.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 68.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 530; U.S. House district CA-1; the MEDFORD - KLAMATH FALLS media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

CA fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (55.0%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in CA

Median household income in ZIP 96050 is about $36,450 — about 51% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 23.6%; unemployment rate near 12.8%; 20.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Other services, Professional services, and Education; about 29.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 63.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 96050

Median home value is about $237,500 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 88.9% (about 23.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 96050 in CA, a household would need roughly $65,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,526. That is about 78% above the local median household income ($36,450), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for CA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 89.0), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are wildfire (98.6) and flood (90.9). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for CA show little to no average snow and around 18.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 18 for ZIP 96050 (CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport MFR (32.9 miles (52.9 km)) · Southern Oregon University (22.1 miles (35.6 km)) · Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (29.9 miles (48.1 km)) · VA: Yreka (18.0 miles (29.0 km))

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