| ZIP Code | 95970 |
|---|---|
| City | Princeton |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Colusa County |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Elevation | 72 ft |
| Latitude | 39.410269 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.05203 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.2% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 109 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 61 (20.8%) |
| Associates | 48 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (8.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,692 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $435,000 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,208/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 223 |
| Vacant Units | 51 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 223 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 51 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 95970 is located in Princeton, California, within Colusa County. With a population of 494, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 95970 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,692 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95970 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $435,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,208 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 95970 is majority White (65.38%). Residents are less-educated — 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95970 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 95970 in Princeton, CA is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 494 residents, a median household income of $82,692, and a median home value of $435,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.