Applegate, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95703
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 897
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $100,214
- Median income Above-median income area
- $603,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Applegate pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95703 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95703 (Applegate, CA) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.5 in 2023 to 206.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95703 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Applegate, Placer County, California, home to just 897 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95703 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,214 (1% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,436. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $603,900 (22% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,347; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 95703 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 95703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Applegate, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95703.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 95703, Applegate, 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
897
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95703?
45.1
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
4.5%
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?
$100,214
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$43,436
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95703 ranks among California ZIPs
Applegate, 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)
$100,214 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
925housing units
925
Total Housing Units
873
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$603,900
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,347
Median Rent
1980
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
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95703 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 192 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 213 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 235 |
| 2023 | -5.8% | 221 |
| 2024 | -7.0% | 206 |
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 36 business establishments in ZIP 95703, employing approximately 242 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,399,000.
36
Businesses
242
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 36.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.3% |
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 95703 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95603
Auburn (95603)
27,844 residents
- 95949
Grass Valley (95949)
19,741 residents
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
17,509 residents
- 95713 9,495
Colfax (95713)
9,495 residents
- 95722 4,585
Meadow Vista (95722)
4,585 residents
- 95614 3,833
Cool (95614)
3,833 residents
- 95635 1,262
Greenwood (95635)
1,262 residents
- 95703 897
Applegate (95703)
897 residents
- 95736 240
Weimar (95736)
240 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95703 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95736
Weimar (95736)
$190,670 median income
- 95614
Cool (95614)
$133,426 median income
- 95722
Meadow Vista (95722)
$125,625 median income
- 95635
Greenwood (95635)
$101,250 median income
- 95703
Applegate (95703)
$100,214 median income
- 95949
Grass Valley (95949)
$98,181 median income
- 95602
Auburn (95602)
$97,466 median income
- 95713
Colfax (95713)
$87,839 median income
- 95603
Auburn (95603)
$85,357 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95703 ranks #5 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 95703, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 95703 in?
ZIP code 95703 (Applegate) is located in Placer County, California. Placer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/placer-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95703?
ZIP code 95703 in Applegate, CA has a population of 897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95703?
The median household income in ZIP 95703 is $100,214, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95703?
The median home value in ZIP 95703 is $603,900, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95703 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95703?
ZIP code 95703 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95703 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95703 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 95703?
In ZIP code 95703, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95703 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95703?
In ZIP code 95703, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95703 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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