| ZIP Code | 95251 |
|---|---|
| City | Vallecito |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 1,854 ft |
| Latitude | 38.080062 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.45358 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 1.6% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 164 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 8 (1.3%) |
| Associates | 269 (45.4%) |
| Bachelors | 52 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 100 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,111 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $389,900 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 393 |
| Vacant Units | 21 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 393 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 21 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 95251 is located in Vallecito, California, within Calaveras County. With a population of 684, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 95251 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,111 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95251 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $389,900 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 95251 is primarily White (72.95%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.6%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 95251 in Vallecito, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 684 residents, a median household income of $101,111, and a median home value of $389,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.