City

Browns Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Yuba County  ·  California

👥1,842Population
💰$55,795Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂61.0Median Age
🏠$572,600Median Home Value▲ 105% above avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 1.7%Asian: 2.4%Other: 14.9%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic10.7%
Black1.7%
Asian2.4%
Other14.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate555 (37.3%)
Some College190 (12.8%)
Associates249 (16.8%)
Bachelors172 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree308 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,795 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$572,600 ▲ 105% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units995
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
52%
About Browns Valley, CA

Browns Valley is a city in California, located in Yuba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,842 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61 years.

Economically, Browns Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,795 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Browns Valley is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $572,600, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Browns Valley is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.71%).

Browns Valley, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Browns Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95918 1,842 $55,795 $572,600 6.6% 32.3% 90.1%