95948 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95948, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95948 is a zip code in Butte County and Sutter County, California, which covers Biggs CCD, Gridley CCD, and Live Oak, with a total population of 12,010 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95948 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95948.

The estimated population of people living in 95948 is 12,010, with a median age of 34.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95948 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,010
 -0.92% +11.24%
2020
12,122
+1.72%
-
2019
11,917
+6.66%
-
2018
11,173
+3.49%
-
2017
10,796
 - -

Population of 95948 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95948 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.1%
51.3%
 +11.31%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Native
0.1%
0.8%
 -87.50%
Hispanic
38.2%
41.7%
 -8.39%
Asian
1%
2.3%
 -56.52%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
3.4%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95948 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95948 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95948 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95948 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.8 +4.19% 33.2 +6.07% 35.2 +3.23%
2020 33.4 -3.75% 31.3 -8.75% 34.1 -2.85%
2019 34.7 -0.86% 34.3 +0.29% 35.1 -0.28%
2018 35 -1.69% 34.2 0% 35.2 -6.38%
2017 35.6 - 34.2 - 37.6 -

The median age of the 95948 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95948 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 949 +22.21% 747 +50.63% 1,110 1,156
10 to 19 565 +52.53% 670 +11.49% 913 742
20 to 29 964 -14.08% 951 -20.91% 821 765
30 to 39 396 +71.52% 542 +29.41% 737 706
40 to 49 559 +22.77% 814 +6.42% 687 858
50 to 59 778 -13.15% 601 +14.37% 675 680
60 to 69 458 +23.42% 529 +13.19% 561 586
70+ 610 -15.86% 663 -25.6% 508 505

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95948 zip code is $61,155.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95948.

  • Under 25
    $31,518.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,906.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95948 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95948, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95948 is currently $81,698.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.80% of households in 95948 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95948 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.53%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95948 is $26,337.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95948 by the total population of 95948.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95948 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95948 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95948 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95948 zip over the age of 16 is 8,538.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95948 is 57.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95948 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 449 16.00% 36.10%
20 to 24 years 969 87.10% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 617 93.00% 0.50%
30 to 34 years 543 83.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,852 79.70% 9.80%
45 to 54 years 1,247 72.90% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 701 64.30% 8.20%
60 to 64 years 692 53.20% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 802 21.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 666 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95948. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,984 58.20% 5.40%
Black or African American 26 53.80% 78.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 83 30.10% 0.00%
Asian 111 51.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,646 75.40% 9.00%
Two or more races 682 74.90% 18.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,185 68.80% 11.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,875 57.40% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95948 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95948 is 4,922, with median earnings of $34,003.00.

Women in 95948 are earning approximately 85.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,922 $34,003.00
Male 2,664 $36,048.00
Female 2,258 $30,861.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95948 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 422 $57,054.00
Business and Financial 201 $26,580.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $74,886.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $24,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $90,000.00
Community and Social Service 75 $21,656.00
Legal 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 191 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $89,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 318 $36,927.00
Healthcare Support 225 $32,474.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $149,688.00
Law Enforcement 38 $44,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 228 $25,075.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $24,032.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $15,804.00
Sales 529 $25,046.00
Office and Administrative Support 500 $35,818.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 566 $27,626.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $50,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $41,036.00
Production 383 $35,850.00
Transportation and Material Moving 205 $51,295.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95948 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95948.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 244 $57,292.00 178 $50,682.00
Business and Financial 19 $85,625.00 182 $26,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $148,639.00 43 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $96,250.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 75 $21,656.00
Legal 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $89,896.00 168 $15,909.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $205,240.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $153,269.00 300 $36,756.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 212 $32,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $149,688.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $44,896.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 74 $14,348.00 154 $25,686.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $33,523.00 48 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 23 $16,161.00
Sales 279 $17,149.00 250 $40,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $35,955.00 376 $34,423.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 438 $15,227.00 128 $28,493.00
Construction and Extraction 163 $50,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 229 $41,036.00 0 $0.00
Production 360 $36,800.00 23 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 203 $51,384.00 2 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,821 households in 95948, with an average household size of 3.11 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,911 families living in the 95948 zip code with an average family size of 3.66 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95948:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,189 257 465 910
Average Household Size 3.88 2.49 3.81 1.07
Total Families 2,189 257 465 0
Average Household Size 3.84 2.28 3.58 0

Poverty

Of the 2,911 families living in 95948, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95948:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,295 housing units in 95948.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,821 88.96%
Vacant 474 11.04%

36.48% of the total 4,295 housing units in 95948 are rental units. This is approximately 1,567 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,169 are occupied by the owner - or 50.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95948 is $1,000.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95948 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    85
  • Less than $500
    126
  • $500 to $999
    657
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    492
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    255
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    37
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95948 is $260,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95948 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    79
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    71
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    155
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    310
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    686
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    658
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    154
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95948. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95948 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    367
  • 1940 to 1949
    504
  • 1950 to 1959
    972
  • 1960 to 1969
    477
  • 1970 to 1979
    669
  • 1980 to 1989
    512
  • 1990 to 1999
    307
  • 2000 to 2009
    332
  • 2010 to 2013
    151
  • 2014 or later
    4

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95948 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    107
  • 1 vehicle available
    831
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,413
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,470

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95948 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95948 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95948.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    147
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    783
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    266
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    418
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    356
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    443
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    589
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    388
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    490
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    362
  • 90 or more minutes
    124

Summary

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