City

Maxwell, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Colusa County  ·  California

👥1,311Population
💰$61,500Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$288,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.2%Hispanic: 67.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White31.2%
Hispanic67.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (4.4%)
HS Graduate214 (42.4%)
Some College10 (2%)
Associates66 (13.1%)
Bachelors30 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree163 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College2.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$288,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,326/mo
Total Housing Units566
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Maxwell, CA

Maxwell is a city in California, located in Colusa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,311 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.6 years.

Economically, Maxwell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,500 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Maxwell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,326 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maxwell is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (67.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maxwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95955 1,311 $61,500 $288,500 $1,326 8.6% 38.2% 70.8%