City

Canyon Dam, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plumas County  ·  California

👥60Population
💰$54,583Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂75.3Median Age
🏠$729,200Median Home Value▲ 162% above avg
🎓20.0%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊47.1%Unemployment▲ 862% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.0% Female 35.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 5%Asian: 3.3%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Asian3.3%

Age Breakdown

25–44
5%
45–64
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age75.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.37
College Grads20.0% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment47.1% ▲ 862% above avg
HS Graduate11 (18.3%)
Some College7 (11.7%)
Associates30 (50%)
Bachelors2 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree10 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 50%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad18.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates50.0%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,583 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$729,200 ▲ 162% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units248
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
68%
$150k–$200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
34%
2000+
66%
About Canyon Dam, CA

Canyon Dam is a city in California, located in Plumas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 60 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 75.3 years.

Economically, Canyon Dam is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,583 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 47.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Canyon Dam is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $729,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canyon Dam is less-educated. 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.67%).

Canyon Dam, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Canyon Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95923 60 $54,583 $729,200 47.1% 20.0% 100.0%