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Cottonwood, CA — ZIP 96022

Population: 17,092 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 96022 (Cottonwood, CA) is $374,771 — up 1.3% over the past year. The median sale price is $460,500. Typical rent runs $1,878/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, wildfire, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$374,771

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$374,771
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+6.4%
10-year appreciation
+62.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$390,729
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$460,500
Median list price
$440,250
Median price per sqft
$319
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,878/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Cottonwood Creek Charter District, Anderson Union High, Cottonwood Union Elementary
Schools include
Cottonwood Creek Charter, West Valley Early College High, West Cottonwood Junior High, North Cottonwood, Cottonwood Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron Mountain Mine (23.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Highest AQI recorded (year)
1,435

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,386
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,082

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (21 mi)
National parks include
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Flying N Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING, PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-77 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,497
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,552
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
134

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

How it compares

ZIP 96022State medianUS median
Median home value$374,771$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$460,500$696,000$325,000
Typical rent$1,878/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,497$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 median home value in ZIP 96022?
$374,771.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96022?
$460,500.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96022?
Typical rent: $1,878/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96022?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 96022 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96022?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96022?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96022?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96022?
10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 96022 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96022?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96022?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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