| ZIP Code | 95966 |
|---|---|
| City | Oroville |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Butte County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 1,981 ft |
| Latitude | 39.475369 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.414133 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 17.2% ▲ 72% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.8% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 89% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 481 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,063 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 3,502 (18%) |
| Associates | 3,771 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,140 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,456 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,948 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,300 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,124/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,667 |
| Vacant Units | 2,074 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,667 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,074 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 95966 is located in Oroville, California, within Butte County. With a population of 29,335, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 95966 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,948 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95966 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $309,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,124 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 95966 is majority White (66.71%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.2%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95966 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 95966 in Oroville, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,335 residents, a median household income of $63,948, and a median home value of $309,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.