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Susanville, CA — ZIP 96130

Population: 20,173 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96130 (Susanville, CA) is $238,645 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,074/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, inland flooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,645

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$238,645
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
10-year appreciation
+58.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$238,645
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,000
Median list price
$277,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
115
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
122 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,074/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$884/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,086/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lassen ROP, Thompson Peak Charter District, Johnstonville Elementary
Schools include
Lassen ROP, Thompson Peak Charter, Johnstonville Elementary, Credence High, Lassen High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
48
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
613
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,748
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,009

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Spalding Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-328 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,921
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,684
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96130State medianUS median
Typical home value$238,645$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,074/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,921$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 96130?
$238,645.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96130?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96130?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96130?
Typical rent: $1,074/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96130?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather.
Is ZIP 96130 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 96130. 48 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96130?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96130?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96130?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96130?
12 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 96130 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96130?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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