City

Meadow Valley, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plumas County  ·  California

👥486Population
💰$63,074Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂61.7Median Age
🏠$280,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.2% Female 62.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
16%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate103 (28.8%)
Some College21 (5.9%)
Associates110 (30.7%)
Bachelors66 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree58 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 30.7%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad28.8%
Some College5.9%
Associates30.7%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,074 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$280,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units507
Vacant Units315

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
48%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Meadow Valley, CA

Meadow Valley is a city in California, located in Plumas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 486 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.7 years.

Economically, Meadow Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,074 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Meadow Valley is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,200, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meadow Valley is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meadow Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95956 486 $63,074 $280,200 4.8% 34.6% 80.7%