| ZIP Code | 95942 |
|---|---|
| City | Forest Ranch |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Butte County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 4,808 ft |
| Latitude | 39.915994 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.667031 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 368 (27%) |
| Some College | 131 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 171 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 178 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 453 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $153,270 ▲ 101% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $508,300 ▲ 82% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,102 |
| Vacant Units | 233 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 233 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 95942 is located in Forest Ranch, California, within Butte County. With a population of 2,190, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 95942 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $153,270 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95942 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $508,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 95942 is primarily White (86.67%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%.
The unemployment rate in 95942 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 95942 in Forest Ranch, CA is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,190 residents, a median household income of $153,270, and a median home value of $508,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.