Columbia, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95310

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

1,882
18/sq mi
$54,697
Median income
$434,800
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95310 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95310 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.3 square miles in Columbia, Tuolumne County, California. The area is home to 1,882 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95310 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95310 sits at $54,697 (46% below the California average), while per-capita income is $31,450. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $434,800 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $1,131 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95310 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuolumne County, so you can benchmark 95310 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 95310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95310.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95310, Columbia, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,882

Population

102.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95310?

61.4

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$54,697

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$31,450

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95310 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,697 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

849

Total Housing Units

618

Occupied Units

231

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$434,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,131

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2022)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95310 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +3.8% 172
2019 +6.7% 184
2020 -1.5% 181
2021 +17.4% 213
2022 +8.8% 231

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 95310, employing approximately 291 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,079,000.

42

Businesses

291

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 28.6%
Construction 6 14.3%
Retail trade 6 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.1%

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 95310 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 95310 ranks #5 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 95310 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 95310 ranks #7 of 9 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
95233 Hathaway Pines, CA 436 5.9 mi
95251 Vallecito, CA 767 4.6 mi
95370 Sonora, CA 26,803 7.5 mi
95247 Murphys, CA 4,368 5.5 mi
95383 Twain Harte, CA 3,937 7.6 mi
95224 Avery, CA 429 9.6 mi
95372 Soulsbyville, CA 1,963 9.1 mi
95246 Mountain Ranch, CA 1,615 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95310 in?
ZIP code 95310 (Columbia) is located in Tuolumne County, California. Tuolumne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuolumne-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95310?
ZIP code 95310 in Columbia, CA has a population of 1,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95310?
The median household income in ZIP 95310 is $54,697, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95310?
The median home value in ZIP 95310 is $434,800, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95310 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95310?
ZIP code 95310 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95310 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (6), Retail trade (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95310?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95310 increased by 8.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 95310?
In ZIP code 95310, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 95310?
In ZIP code 95310, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95310 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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