Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 295 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,647 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 5,703 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 5,646 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4,040 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,087 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,428 ▲ 11% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,921 ▲ 57% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,377/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 18,759 |
| Vacant Units | 2,697 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Amador County is located in California and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 41,024 residents. With a median age of 49.56, it is a mature county.
Amador County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $84,427 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Amador County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $437,921 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,377. Homeownership rates are high at 80.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Amador County are primarily White (73.69%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Amador County, CA is a middle-income area in California. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95601 | Amador City | 358 | $91,233 | $350,600 | $1,625 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| 95699 | Drytown | 86 | $250,001 | — | — | 0.0% | 44.4% |
| 95640 | Ione | 12,811 | $94,045 | $432,100 | $1,516 | 4.5% | 33.9% |
| 95642 | Jackson | 7,350 | $85,000 | $470,700 | $1,384 | 6.1% | 37.2% |
| 95665 | Pine Grove | 4,903 | $72,381 | $371,300 | $1,164 | 9.6% | 32.1% |
| 95666 | Pioneer | 6,089 | $79,181 | $347,900 | $1,324 | 4.3% | 34.7% |
| 95669 | Plymouth | 2,359 | $90,455 | $537,700 | $1,250 | 12.4% | 36.9% |
| 95685 | Sutter Creek | 4,611 | $64,506 | $546,800 | $1,323 | 8.2% | 37.6% |
| 95689 | Volcano | 1,065 | $107,500 | $405,700 | — | 0.0% | 45.7% |