City

Magalia, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  California

👥8,488Population
💰$61,808Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$268,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 10%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2%Other: 6.5%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic10.0%
Black0.1%
Asian2.0%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,704 (30%)
Some College1,065 (18.7%)
Associates1,020 (17.9%)
Bachelors647 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,231 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College18.7%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,808 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$268,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,293/mo
Total Housing Units4,050
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Magalia, CA

Magalia is a city in California, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,488 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Magalia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,808 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Magalia is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,293 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magalia is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Magalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95954 8,488 $61,808 $268,200 $1,293 9.2% 33.0% 83.9%