ZIP Code 96001 — Redding, CA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 96001 (Redding, California) is worth about $390,000 at roughly $256 per square foot — about the same as the Redding median and 33% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$390,000

Typical home value

$256

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Redding ZIPs by value

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vs Redding median

How 96001 compares

ZIP 96001 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Redding: its typical home value of $390,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Redding ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $384,000 in 96002 to $408,000 in 96003). Per square foot it costs about $256, against $256 for Redding as a whole, $455 for California, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 96001	$390,000	$256
Redding, CA	$390,000	$256
California	$698,000	$455
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 96001

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $256 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$256,000
1,500 sq ft	$384,000
2,000 sq ft	$512,000
2,500 sq ft	$640,000
3,000 sq ft	$768,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 96001

To buy the typical $390,000 home in ZIP 96001 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $106,000 a year (about $2,480 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $126,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$19,500	$3,080/mo	$132,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$39,000	$2,940/mo	$126,000/yr
20%	$78,000	$2,480/mo	$106,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 96001

At about $256 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 96001:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$200k	780 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	980 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1170 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	1560 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	1950 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 96001 home.

Estimate a specific home in 96001

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 96001 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Redding ZIP codes by home value

Where 96001 sits among Redding’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	96003	$408,000	$255
2	96001 (this page)	$390,000	$256
3	96002	$384,000	$260

ZIP 96001 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 96001? +

The typical home in ZIP 96001 (Redding, CA) is worth about $390,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Redding median of $390,000 and 33% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 96001? +

About $256 per square foot in 96001, versus $256 across Redding and $455 across California. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $384,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $640,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 96001? +

For the typical $390,000 home in ZIP 96001, a household income of about $106,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $126,000; with 5% down about $132,000.

Is 96001 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Redding, 96001 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Redding. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Redding home values page, all California cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.