ZIP code 96056
Where is ZIP code 96056?
Mcarthur, California
Shasta County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96056 belongs to Mcarthur, California in Shasta County. 96056 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 1,584 people live in the 96056 area, where the median household income is $61,442. The closest ZIP codes are 96028 (Fall River Mills, 3.3 mi west), 96068 (Nubieber, 11.7 mi east) and 96016 (Cassel, 11.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 96056 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mcarthur |
| Also accepted | Little Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Shasta County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 41.0502, -121.3991 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 960 |
Population and income in 96056
| Population | 1,584 · lower than 75% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · lower than 90% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.1 years · higher than 88% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $61,442 · lower than 84% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $88,616 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $375,600 · lower than 81% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,116 a month |
| Housing units | 925 |
| Households | 669 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 9.7% |
| Land area | 216.08 sq mi (plus 3.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96056. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96056
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96028 | Fall River Mills, CA | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 96068 | Nubieber, CA | 11.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96016 | Cassel, CA | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 96009 | Bieber, CA | 15.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 96054 | Lookout, CA | 15.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 96013 | Burney, CA | 17.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 96040 | Hat Creek, CA | 19.8 mi S | Standard |
| 96011 | Big Bend, CA | 22.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 96006 | Adin, CA | 26.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 96065 | Montgomery Creek, CA | 29 mi W | Standard |
| 96071 | Old Station, CA | 29.5 mi S | Standard |
| 96084 | Round Mountain, CA | 33.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96056 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96056
123 MAIN ST
MCARTHUR CA 96056
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LITTLE VALLEY as the city name for 96056. Avoid Pittville: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96056-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96056?
- 96056 is a Mcarthur, California ZIP code. Little Valley is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 96056 in?
- ZIP code 96056 is in Shasta County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96056 in?
- 96056 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96056?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96056 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96056?
- About 1,584 people live in ZIP code 96056, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96056?
- The median household income in 96056 is $61,442 a year, lower than 84% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96056?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96056 are 96028 (Fall River Mills, 3.3 miles), 96068 (Nubieber, 11.7 miles), 96016 (Cassel, 11.9 miles) and 96009 (Bieber, 15.2 miles).