| ZIP Code | 95252 |
|---|---|
| City | Valley Springs |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 649 ft |
| Latitude | 38.158628 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.843247 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 22.5% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,792 (40%) |
| Some College | 1,372 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 2,136 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 674 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,459 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,189 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $444,200 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,778/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,406 |
| Vacant Units | 598 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,406 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 598 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 95252 is located in Valley Springs, California, within Calaveras County. With a population of 13,851, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 95252 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,189 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95252 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $444,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,778 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 95252 is primarily White (71.45%). Residents are less-educated — 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95252 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 95252 in Valley Springs, CA is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,851 residents, a median household income of $85,189, and a median home value of $444,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.