🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

96130

Susanville

ZIP Code 96130 is a standard zip code serving Susanville, Susanville, California (CA), in Lassen County, United States. It has an estimated population of 23,150 with a median household income of $54,372. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 40.398300
Longitude: -120.646400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 479.89 mi²
Water Area: 47.75 mi²
Population Density: 48.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 40.765917°N, 40.294739°S, -120.442586°E, -121.231053°W

With 23,150 residents spread across 479.89 square miles, this area has a population density of 48.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

23,150

Population

80th percentile

$54,372

Median Income

60th percentile

$181,900

Median Home Value

70th percentile

479.89 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 96130 is $54,372, and the median home value is $181,900.

Housing

7,286

Total Units

5,820

Occupied Units

79.9%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Susanville, CA.

96127

Susanville

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