🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

96008

Bella Vista

ZIP Code 96008 is a standard zip code serving Bella Vista, Bella Vista, California (CA), in Shasta County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,231 with a median household income of $51,500. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Shasta
City: Bella Vista
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.740900
Longitude: -122.072500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 36.34 mi²
Water Area: 0.10 mi²
Population Density: 34.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.788319°N, 40.614912°S, -121.952859°E, -122.245393°W

With 1,231 residents spread across 36.34 square miles, this area has a population density of 34.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,231

Population

30th percentile

$51,500

Median Income

55th percentile

$209,400

Median Home Value

75th percentile

36.34 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 96008 is $51,500, and the median home value is $209,400.

Housing

485

Total Units

451

Occupied Units

93.0%

Occupancy Rate

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