🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

96021

Corning

ZIP Code 96021 is a standard zip code serving Corning, Corning, California (CA), in Tehama County, United States. It has an estimated population of 16,097 with a median household income of $41,099. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Tehama
City: Corning
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.929600
Longitude: -122.196000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 238.59 mi²
Water Area: 2.67 mi²
Population Density: 67.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.036597°N, 39.807917°S, -122.038795°E, -122.515985°W

With 16,097 residents spread across 238.59 square miles, this area has a population density of 67.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

16,097

Population

75th percentile

$41,099

Median Income

30th percentile

$149,400

Median Home Value

55th percentile

238.59 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 96021 is $41,099, and the median home value is $149,400.

Housing

6,337

Total Units

5,632

Occupied Units

88.9%

Occupancy Rate

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