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ZIP Code 96121

Lassen, California

FIPS 96121

Juniper

ZIP Code 96121 is in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$284,100

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

217

Median Age

25

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$284,100

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$2,682

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.9

Higher than 85%

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)

11.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.6

Higher than 92%

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 96121: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 96121?
The median home value in ZIP Code 96121 is $284,100, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 96121?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 96121 is $2,682, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 96121 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 96121 cost about 4.9× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 96121?
ZIP Code 96121 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 16.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 96121 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 96121's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.6 (higher than 92% 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 →