96061

96061 is a United States ZIP code used by the United States Postal Service to designate a specific geographic area for mail delivery. ZIP codes with the prefix 96 place them in the northern part of California, and 96061 is assigned to a rural or sparsely populated region within that broader area. As with many ZIP codes, the boundaries are defined by mail delivery routes and processing facilities rather than by city lines, and they can be adjusted over time by the Postal Service.

The area designated by 96061 typically encompasses rural communities, unincorporated areas, and small residential clusters rather than a single large town. Because ZIP code boundaries do not perfectly align with city or county borders, the 96061 designation may cover portions of multiple local jurisdictions. Population, housing, and demographic data associated with 96061 are often derived from ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) used by the U.S. Census Bureau, which may not exactly match the lived experience of residents.

In practical terms, 96061 is used for mail delivery, shipping, and various location-based services. Businesses and institutions may reference the ZIP code for logistics, pricing, service availability, and marketing purposes. The ZIP code system itself dates to 1963, when the USPS introduced the five-digit ZIP codes to improve mail sorting and delivery efficiency; codes like 96061 have since become standard identifiers for geographic areas across the United States.