City

Forest Ranch, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  California

👥2,190Population
💰$153,270Median HH Income▲ 101% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$508,300Median Home Value▲ 82% above avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 9.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (4.4%)
HS Graduate368 (27%)
Some College131 (9.6%)
Associates171 (12.6%)
Bachelors178 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree453 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$153,270 ▲ 101% above avg
Median Home Value$508,300 ▲ 82% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,102
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
28%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Forest Ranch, CA

Forest Ranch is a city in California, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,190 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Forest Ranch is a affluent community. The median household income of $153,270 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Forest Ranch is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $508,300, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forest Ranch is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forest Ranch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95942 2,190 $153,270 $508,300 6.5% 46.4% 93.4%