The ZIP Code 96118 is associated with the city of Loyalton in California in Sierra County. An estimated 90.2% in this California region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $30,580. The median age in the 96118 ZIP Code is 55.1 years, with 31.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $53,929, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 1,779.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 96118 is $53,929, while the region's mean household income is $73,223. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,580. The per capita income in ZIP Code 96118 of $30,580 is approximately 17.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,955. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 96118 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.5% of 96118 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 96118, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.4% in this Sierra County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 38.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 96118, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 16.9% of 96118 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 96118 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 96118, an estimated 23.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sierra County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 96118 are older than average. The median age of 55.1 years in ZIP Code 96118 is approximately 44.62% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 31.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 96118 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 96118 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 4.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 96118 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 96118 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 96118, 52.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.6 minutes. Approximately 22.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 96118 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.3% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 96118 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.5% |
| Construction | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.9% |
| Public administration | 17.3% |
In ZIP Code 96118, 88.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% 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 Sierra County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.8% |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 96118 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 46.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 96118 | 15.34¢/kWh | 13.41¢/kWh | 10.49¢/kWh |
| California | 30.55¢/kWh | 23.13¢/kWh | 19.8¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 96118 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.91 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.19 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.43 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.84 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 7 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.31 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.5 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 7.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.22 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |