City

Oroville, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Butte County  ·  California

👥50,189Population
💰$59,552Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$303,566Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 19%Black: 2.5%Asian: 9.8%Other: 6.4%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic19.0%
Black2.5%
Asian9.8%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma1,030 (3.2%)
HS Graduate10,108 (31.7%)
Some College5,633 (17.7%)
Associates6,006 (18.8%)
Bachelors3,441 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree5,647 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College17.7%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,552 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$303,565 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,119/mo
Total Housing Units21,513
Vacant Units2,702

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Oroville, CA

Oroville is a city in California, located in Butte County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 50,189 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.32 years.

Economically, Oroville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,551 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Oroville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,565, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,119 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oroville is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.79%).

Oroville, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oroville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95965 20,854 $53,367 $295,500 $1,112 6.9% 28.0% 61.0%
95966 29,335 $63,948 $309,300 $1,124 9.3% 28.8% 74.7%