City

Paynes Creek, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tehama County  ·  California

👥330Population
💰$66,000Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$49,400Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊26.1%Unemployment▲ 434% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 74.6% Female 25.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 4.9%Other: 7.3%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Black4.9%
Other7.3%

Age Breakdown

18–24
9%
25–44
55%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment26.1% ▲ 434% above avg
HS Graduate131 (49.1%)
Some College16 (6%)
Associates59 (22.1%)
Bachelors27 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree34 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 6%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad49.1%
Some College6.0%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 22.9%Renter: 77.1%Tenure
Owner22.9%
Renter77.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$49,400 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units185
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
32%
$100k–$150k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
26%
2000+
58%
About Paynes Creek, CA

Paynes Creek is a city in California, located in Tehama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 330 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Paynes Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,000 is near the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paynes Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,400, which is well below the national average. At 22.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Paynes Creek is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paynes Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96075 330 $66,000 $49,400 26.1% 22.9% 22.9%