City

Palermo, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  California

👥1,346Population
💰$37,531Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$122,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓3.9%College Grads▼ 90% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.7%Hispanic: 43.8%Asian: 2%Other: 4.5%Race
White49.7%
Hispanic43.8%
Asian2.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads3.9% ▼ 90% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (4.3%)
HS Graduate315 (43.3%)
Some College105 (14.4%)
Associates249 (34.2%)
Bachelors6 (0.8%)
Graduate Degree22 (3%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 34.2%Bachelors: 0.8%Graduate: 3%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates34.2%
Bachelors0.8%
Graduate3.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.2%Renter: 48.9%Tenure
Owner51.2%
Renter48.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,531 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$122,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,132/mo
Total Housing Units592
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
46%
$50k–$75k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Palermo, CA

Palermo is a city in California, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,346 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Palermo is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,531 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Palermo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,132 per month.

The population of Palermo is less-educated. 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Palermo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95968 1,346 $37,531 $122,400 $1,132 8.6% 3.9% 51.2%