| ZIP Code | 95965 |
|---|---|
| City | Oroville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Butte County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 359 ft |
| Latitude | 39.593945 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.581363 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 549 (4.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,045 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 2,131 (17.1%) |
| Associates | 2,235 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,301 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,191 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,367 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $295,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,112/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,846 |
| Vacant Units | 628 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,846 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 628 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 95965 is located in Oroville, California, within Butte County. With a population of 20,854, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 95965 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,367 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95965 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $295,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,112 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 95965 is majority White (50.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95965 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 95965 in Oroville, CA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,854 residents, a median household income of $53,367, and a median home value of $295,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.