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 Moderate-density area
- $54,697
- Median income Below-median income area
- $434,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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 covers 102.3 square miles in Columbia, Tuolumne County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,882 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95310 reports a modest median household income of $54,697 (46% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,450. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $434,800 (44% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,131; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuolumne County, so 95310 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 95310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95310.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 95310, Columbia, 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
1,882
Population
102.3
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95310?
61.4
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
5.8%
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?
$54,697
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$31,450
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95310 ranks among California ZIPs
Columbia, 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)
$54,697 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
849housing units
849
Total Housing Units
618
Occupied Units
231
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$434,800
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
Median Rent
1979
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
+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.
- 95370
Sonora (95370)
26,803 residents
- 95247 4,368
Murphys (95247)
4,368 residents
- 95383 3,937
Twain Harte (95383)
3,937 residents
- 95372 1,963
Soulsbyville (95372)
1,963 residents
- 95310 1,882
Columbia (95310)
1,882 residents
- 95246 1,615
Mountain Ranch (95246)
1,615 residents
- 95251 767
Vallecito (95251)
767 residents
- 95233 436
Hathaway Pines (95233)
436 residents
- 95224 429
Avery (95224)
429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95310 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95251
Vallecito (95251)
$127,775 median income
- 95246
Mountain Ranch (95246)
$98,269 median income
- 95372
Soulsbyville (95372)
$97,398 median income
- 95383
Twain Harte (95383)
$86,970 median income
- 95370
Sonora (95370)
$82,990 median income
- 95247
Murphys (95247)
$76,333 median income
- 95310
Columbia (95310)
$54,697 median income
- 95233 $50,972
Hathaway Pines (95233)
$50,972 median income
- 95224 $46,815
Avery (95224)
$46,815 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95310, 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 (1,882 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 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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