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ZIP Code 96109

Lassen, California

FIPS 96109

Juniper

ZIP Code 96109 is in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 9% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$259,900

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,299

Median Age

47.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$259,900

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,630

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.91

Higher than 91%

Median Rent

$836

Lower than 56%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

25.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

14.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.9

Higher than 93%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 96109: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96109?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96109 is $259,900, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96109?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96109 is $1,630, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96109 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96109 cost about 5.91× the median household income, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 96109?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 96109 is $836 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96109?
ZIP Code 96109 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96109 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96109's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.9 (higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →