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U.S. ZIP Code · CA96097

Siskiyou County

Typical home value

$255,630[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.7%
5-year / yr
+2.3%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.0%
vs metro
vs state
-63.5%
ZIP 96097 location in CA
Location of ZIP 96097 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 96097 is worth $255,630. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#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
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,694[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Siskiyou 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 Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
9,964[3]
Median household income
$53,059[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-269[5]
Moved in
831
Moved out
1,100

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
1
Middle
2
High
4
  • Yreka High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Yreka Union High

    636 students

  • Jackson Street Elementary

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Yreka Union Elementary

    424 students

  • Evergreen Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · Yreka Union Elementary

    378 students

  • Northern United - Siskiyou Charter

    Other · Grades K–12 · Northern United - Siskiyou Charter District

    124 students

  • Siskiyou County Special Education

    Other · Grades K–12 · Siskiyou County Office of Education

    69 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$1,293
Loan principal$204,504
Down payment$51,126
Total interest paid$260,834

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$1,646
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 96097?
The typical home in 96097 is worth $255,630, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 96097?
Home values in 96097 are down 1.7% over the past year, and up 2.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 96097?
The effective property tax rate in 96097 is 0.7% — roughly $1,694 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 96097?
ZIP code 96097 has a population of 9,964 and a median household income of $53,059.

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