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U.S. ZIP Code · CA96021

Tehama County

Typical home value

$295,197[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+1.0%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+3.9%
vs metro
vs state
-57.9%
ZIP 96021 location in CA
Location of ZIP 96021 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 96021 is worth $295,197. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,850[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tehama County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
14,812[3]
Median household income
$59,592[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tehama County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-165[5]
Moved in
1,371
Moved out
1,536

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
3
  • Corning High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Corning Union High

    956 students

  • Maywood Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Corning Union Elementary

    527 students

  • Olive View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corning Union Elementary

    519 students

  • Woodson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corning Union Elementary

    489 students

  • West Street Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Corning Union Elementary

    314 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,493
Loan principal$236,158
Down payment$59,039
Total interest paid$301,207

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,894
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 96021?
The typical home in 96021 is worth $295,197, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 96021?
Home values in 96021 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 1.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 96021?
The effective property tax rate in 96021 is 0.6% — roughly $1,850 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 96021?
ZIP code 96021 has a population of 14,812 and a median household income of $59,592.

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