West Point, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95255
Calaveras County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,042
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $275,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95255 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95255 covers 115.4 square miles in West Point, Calaveras County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,042 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95255 reports a modest median household income of $51,364 (49% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,031. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $275,700 (64% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,175; owner occupancy is 82.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calaveras County, so 95255 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 95255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Point, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95255.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95255, West Point, 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
2,042
Population
115.4
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95255?
57.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,364
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$44,031
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95255 ranks among California ZIPs
West Point, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,364 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,040housing units
1,040
Total Housing Units
860
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,700
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,175
Median Rent
1976
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95255 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +12.0% | 193 |
| 2020 | -1.2% | 190 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 227 |
| 2022 | +1.1% | 229 |
| 2024 | – | 261 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 95255, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,007,000.
24
Businesses
62
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 95255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95666
Pioneer (95666)
5,336 residents
- 95245
Mokelumne Hill (95245)
2,277 residents
- 95255 2,042
West Point (95255)
2,042 residents
- 95689 1,244
Volcano (95689)
1,244 residents
- 95257 413
Wilseyville (95257)
413 residents
- 95232 304
Glencoe (95232)
304 residents
- 95248 301
Rail Road Flat (95248)
301 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95689
Volcano (95689)
$122,936 median income
- 95245
Mokelumne Hill (95245)
$84,405 median income
- 95666
Pioneer (95666)
$84,311 median income
- 95257
Wilseyville (95257)
$71,437 median income
- 95232
Glencoe (95232)
$71,023 median income
- 95255
West Point (95255)
$51,364 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95255 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95255, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,042 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95255 in?
ZIP code 95255 (West Point) 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 95255?
ZIP code 95255 in West Point, CA has a population of 2,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95255?
The median household income in ZIP 95255 is $51,364, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95255?
The median home value in ZIP 95255 is $275,700, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95255 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95255?
ZIP code 95255 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95255 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95255?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95255 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 95255?
In ZIP code 95255, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 95255?
In ZIP code 95255, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95255 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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