Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.8% ▲ 101% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 149 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,990 (29.9%) |
| Some College | 1,481 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 3,538 (26.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,606 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,594 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,002 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $308,024 ▲ 10% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,102/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,028 |
| Vacant Units | 4,714 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Plumas County is located in California and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,139 residents. With a median age of 43.38, it is a middle-aged county.
Plumas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,001 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.8%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Plumas County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $308,024 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,102. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Plumas County are primarily White (81.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Plumas County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96103 | Blairsden Graeagle | 1,301 | $66,725 | $429,700 | $1,563 | 5.9% | 39.5% |
| 95923 | Canyon Dam | 60 | $54,583 | $729,200 | — | 47.1% | 20.0% |
| 96020 | Chester | 2,404 | $82,123 | $277,700 | $1,063 | 2.0% | 29.1% |
| 95947 | Greenville | 1,105 | $97,656 | $343,800 | $358 | 3.4% | 25.1% |
| 95956 | Meadow Valley | 486 | $63,074 | $280,200 | — | 4.8% | 34.6% |
| 96122 | Portola | 4,492 | $52,096 | $239,000 | $876 | 17.8% | 27.8% |
| 95971 | Quincy | 6,288 | $83,571 | $308,400 | $1,323 | 9.5% | 36.8% |
| 95983 | Taylorsville | 360 | $51,818 | — | $950 | 22.6% | 18.2% |