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San Andreas, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95249

Calaveras County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,042
19/sq mi
$45,302
Median income
$429,700
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Andreas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95249 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95249 covers 217.3 square miles in San Andreas, Calaveras County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,042 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95249 reports a modest median household income of $45,302 (55% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,992. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $429,700 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,348 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calaveras County, so you can benchmark 95249 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 95249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Andreas, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95249.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95249, San Andreas, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,042

Population

217.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95249?

55.1

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$45,302

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$26,992

Per Capita Income

30.3%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95249 ranks nationally

San Andreas, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,302 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,061

Total Housing Units

1,713

Occupied Units

348

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$429,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,348

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95249 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 182
2021 +13.6% 207
2022 +19.9% 248
2023 -2.9% 241
2024 +2.8% 247

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 95249, employing approximately 1,325 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,201,000.

120

Businesses

1,325

Employees

$85.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 33 27.5%
Construction 16 13.3%
Retail trade 14 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 5.0%
Manufacturing 5 4.2%
Finance and insurance 5 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 95249 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95249 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95249 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 95249 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95245 Mokelumne Hill, CA 2,277 7.5 mi
95222 Angels Camp, CA 5,292 8.7 mi
95246 Mountain Ranch, CA 1,615 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calaveras County

95252 standard
Valley Springs, CA
Pop: 13,460
95222 standard
Angels Camp, CA
Pop: 5,292
95223 standard
Arnold, CA
Pop: 4,612
95247 standard
Murphys, CA
Pop: 4,368
95228 standard
Copperopolis, CA
Pop: 3,976
95245 standard
Mokelumne Hill, CA
Pop: 2,277

Related Areas

Calaveras County San Andreas, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95249 in? ▼
ZIP code 95249 (San Andreas) is located in Calaveras County, California. Calaveras County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calaveras-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95249? ▼
ZIP code 95249 in San Andreas, CA has a population of 4,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95249? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95249 is $45,302, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95249? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95249 is $429,700, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95249? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95249 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95249? ▼
ZIP code 95249 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 1,325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95249? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95249 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Construction (16), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95249? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95249 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95249? ▼
In ZIP code 95249, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95249? ▼
In ZIP code 95249, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95249? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95249 is 30.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.