| ZIP Code | 95926 |
|---|---|
| City | Chico |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Butte County |
| Area Code | 279/530/916 |
| Elevation | 205 ft |
| Latitude | 39.74577 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.843938 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 56.8% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 253 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,945 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 2,233 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 4,053 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,830 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,622 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,334 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $462,900 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,418/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,566 |
| Vacant Units | 1,531 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,566 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,531 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 95926 is located in Chico, California, within Butte County. With a population of 42,143, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.5 years. Economically, 95926 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,334 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95926 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $462,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,418 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.0%) and renters (58.0%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 95926 is majority White (65.12%). Residents are well-educated — 56.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.1%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95926 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 95926 in Chico, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community. With 42,143 residents, a median household income of $62,334, and a median home value of $462,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.