ZIP code 96020
Where is ZIP code 96020?
Chester, California
Plumas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96020 belongs to Chester, California in Plumas County. 96020 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 2,222 people live in the 96020 area, where the median household income is $50,489. The closest ZIP codes are 95923 (Canyon Dam, 10.3 mi south), 96137 (Westwood, 10.8 mi east) and 96061 (Mill Creek, 15.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 96020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chester |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Plumas County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 40.2975, -121.2273 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 960 |
Population and income in 96020
| Population | 2,222 · lower than 72% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 39 · lower than 77% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.4 years · higher than 96% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $50,489 · lower than 93% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $55,482 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $350,200 · lower than 85% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,130 a month |
| Housing units | 1,983 |
| Households | 1,119 (1.97 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 56.31 sq mi (plus 0.49 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96020. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96020
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95923 | Canyon Dam, CA | 10.3 mi S | Standard |
| 96137 | Westwood, CA | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 96061 | Mill Creek, CA | 15.7 mi W | Standard |
| 95984 | Twain, CA | 17.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96063 | Mineral, CA | 18.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 95947 | Greenville, CA | 19.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 95915 | Belden, CA | 20.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95934 | Crescent Mills, CA | 22.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 96071 | Old Station, CA | 25.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 95980 | Storrie, CA | 26.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95956 | Meadow Valley, CA | 26.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96075 | Paynes Creek, CA | 28.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96020 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96020
123 MAIN ST
CHESTER CA 96020
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96020-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96020?
- 96020 is a Chester, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96020 in?
- ZIP code 96020 is in Plumas County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96020 in?
- 96020 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96020?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96020 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96020?
- About 2,222 people live in ZIP code 96020, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96020?
- The median household income in 96020 is $50,489 a year, lower than 93% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96020?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96020 are 95923 (Canyon Dam, 10.3 miles), 96137 (Westwood, 10.8 miles), 96061 (Mill Creek, 15.7 miles) and 95984 (Twain, 17.8 miles).