The ZIP Code 96020 is associated with the city of Chester in California in Plumas County. An estimated 94.1% in this California region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $38,595. Approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $61,250. The median age in ZIP Code 96020 is approximately 56.5 years, and 37.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 2,369.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 96020 is $61,250, while the region's mean household income is $81,117. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,595. The per capita income in ZIP Code 96020 of $38,595 is approximately 4.44% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 5.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 47.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 96020 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.6% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.1% of 96020 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.7% |
In ZIP Code 96020, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 19.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Plumas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 42.4% |
| Associate's degree | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 96020, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 12.1% of 96020 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 96020 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Some other race (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 96020, an estimated 18.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Plumas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 96020 are older than average. The median age of 56.5 years in ZIP Code 96020 is approximately 48.29% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 37.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.8% of the population in 96020 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 96020 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 19.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 96020 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 96020 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 96020, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.3 minutes. Approximately 17.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 96020 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.5% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 96020 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.4% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.3% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |
In ZIP Code 96020, 91.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Plumas County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 96020 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 41.26% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 11.68% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 96020 | 15.59¢/kWh | 14.08¢/kWh | 8.98¢/kWh |
| California | 30.22¢/kWh | 23.8¢/kWh | 19.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.95¢/kWh | 12.89¢/kWh | 8.32¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 96020 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.15 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.64 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.29 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.34 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.81 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.26 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |