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Junction City, CA

Census-designated place in Trinity County, California. ZIP codes: 96048.

Population

1,190

Land area

26.5sq mi

People per sq mi

45

ZIP codes

1

Junction City and its ZIP codes

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Junction City at a glance

  • Junction City is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,250, 51% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,300 (61% below California).

Local data for Junction City, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Junction City, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,250

Poverty rate

16.1%

Median home value

$283,300

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

46.4

Average commute

15.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (451), Irish Americans (94), Swedish Americans (38).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trinity County. PPP loans are for Junction City.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,963

2,894 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$42,191

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$97.4M

FY 2026, $6,046 per person

Trinity County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Junction City, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone48.7%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other28.1%
  • Worked from home18.3%

Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Junction City, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

200

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

55

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 31°F

37.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Junction City, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

17.3%

U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Junction City

1 in or overlapping Junction City. Population shown

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Cities near Junction City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WeavervilleCensus-designated place6.2 mi12.9
Douglas CityCensus-designated place7.5 mi30.4
LewistonCensus-designated place12 mi20
HayforkCensus-designated place12 mi72.1
French GulchCensus-designated place22 mi12.3
HyampomCensus-designated place23 mi20.3
Post MountainCensus-designated place23 mi12.4
Trinity CenterCensus-designated place25 mi5.2
Burnt RanchCensus-designated place26 mi13.4
PlatinaCensus-designated place26 mi2.1
Trinity VillageCensus-designated place27 mi4
OnoCensus-designated place28 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Junction City, CA in?
Junction City is in Trinity County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Junction City, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Junction City include 96048.
What is the population of Junction City, CA?
About 1,190 people live in Junction City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Junction City?
Nearby places include Weaverville (6.2 mi), Douglas City (7.5 mi), Lewiston (12 mi), Hayfork (12 mi), French Gulch (22 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023