96003 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 96003 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 96003 is White. The current unemployment level in 96003 is 5.2%.
| Population | 43,945 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 354 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,464 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,159 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $401,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 83.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.63% |
96003 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 37,769 | 83.52% |
| Black | 686 | 1.52% |
| Hispanic | 4,587 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 1,596 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 534 | 1.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 49 | 0.11% |
96003 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,055 | 75.98% |
| Black | 52 | 1.29% |
| Hispanic | 638 | 15.87% |
| Asian | 143 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 123 | 3.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.25% |
96003 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,235 | 11.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,276 | 15.36% |
| High School Diploma | 6,602 | 23.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 857 | 3.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 975 | 3.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,363 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 3,425 | 12.3% |
| Masters Degree | 1,316 | 4.73% |
| Professional Degree | 674 | 2.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 113 | 0.41% |
