City

Applegate, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Placer County  ·  California

👥2,099Population
💰$98,734Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$644,300Median Home Value▲ 131% above avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 10.5%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic9.9%
Black5.3%
Asian0.6%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma62 (4.2%)
HS Graduate363 (24.3%)
Some College127 (8.5%)
Associates310 (20.8%)
Bachelors221 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree408 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,734 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$644,300 ▲ 131% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,327/mo
Total Housing Units820
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Applegate, CA

Applegate is a city in California, located in Placer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,099 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Applegate is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,734 is above the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Applegate is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $644,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,327 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Applegate is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.61%).

Applegate, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Applegate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95703 2,099 $98,734 $644,300 $1,327 3.2% 42.2% 78.2%