| ZIP Code | 95642 |
|---|---|
| City | Jackson |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Amador County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 1,384 ft |
| Latitude | 38.343506 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.763948 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 83 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,686 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 769 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 660 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 660 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,233 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,000 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $470,700 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,384/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,428 |
| Vacant Units | 378 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,428 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 378 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 95642 is located in Jackson, California, within Amador County. With a population of 7,350, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.7 years. Economically, 95642 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95642 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $470,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,384 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 95642 is primarily White (71.55%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95642 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 95642 in Jackson, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,350 residents, a median household income of $85,000, and a median home value of $470,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.