ZIP code 96087, corresponding to Shasta in California, has experienced fluctuations in population and population density from 2010 to 2022. With a land area of 4.32 square miles, the population has ranged from a high of 55 in 2012 to a low of 42 in 2022. The population density has varied between 12.73 people per square mile in 2012 and 9.72 people per square mile in 2022.

Given the consistently low population density figures, which have remained below 50 people per square mile throughout the period, the area can be characterized as remote rural. This classification typically involves vast expanses of land per household, often exceeding 5 acres, with a predominantly agricultural or undeveloped lifestyle. The focus is on privacy and self-sustainability, with outdoor and recreational activities being common due to the natural environment.

The estimated number of housing units corresponding to the 2022 population, based on the national average household size of 2.61, is approximately 16. This low number of housing units further supports the remote rural classification, as it indicates a sparse population spread across the ZIP code's land area.