ZIP code 96101
Where is ZIP code 96101?
Alturas, California
Modoc County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 96101 belongs to Alturas, California in Modoc County. 96101 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 5,142 people live in the 96101 area, where the median household income is $61,680. The closest ZIP codes are 96116 (Likely, 17 mi south), 96015 (Canby, 19.5 mi west) and 96104 (Cedarville, 20.4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 96101 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alturas |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Modoc County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 41.4767, -120.5456 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 961 |
Population and income in 96101
| Population | 5,142 · lower than 64% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · lower than 88% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.4 years · higher than 72% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $61,680 · lower than 84% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,812 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $211,200 · lower than 97% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $841 a month |
| Housing units | 2,517 |
| Households | 1,928 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 596.57 sq mi (plus 11.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96101. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 96101
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96116 | Likely, CA | 17 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96015 | Canby, CA | 19.5 mi W | Standard |
| 96104 | Cedarville, CA | 20.4 mi E | Standard |
| 96108 | Davis Creek, CA | 21.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 96115 | Lake City, CA | 23 mi NE | Standard |
| 96110 | Eagleville, CA | 24.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 96006 | Adin, CA | 27.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 96119 | Madeline, CA | 34.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 96112 | Fort Bidwell, CA | 35.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 96132 | Termo, CA | 36.5 mi S | Standard |
| 97635 | New Pine Creek, OR | 38 mi N | Standard |
| 96009 | Bieber, CA | 38.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 96101 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 96101
123 MAIN ST
ALTURAS CA 96101
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Alturas Rancheria, California Pines and Xl Ranch Indian Reservation: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (96101-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 96101?
- 96101 is a Alturas, California ZIP code.
- What county is 96101 in?
- ZIP code 96101 is in Modoc County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 96101 in?
- 96101 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 96101?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 96101 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 96101?
- About 5,142 people live in ZIP code 96101, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 96101?
- The median household income in 96101 is $61,680 a year, lower than 84% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 96101?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 96101 are 96116 (Likely, 17 miles), 96015 (Canby, 19.5 miles), 96104 (Cedarville, 20.4 miles) and 96108 (Davis Creek, 21.2 miles).