Meadow Vista, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95722
Placer County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,585
- 162/sq mi High-density area
- $125,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $697,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meadow Vista pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 162
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95722 covers 28.3 square miles in Meadow Vista, Placer County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,585 residents on file, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95722 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,625 (24% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,224. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $697,800 (10% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,855; 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Placer County, so 95722 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 95722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meadow Vista, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95722.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 95722, Meadow Vista, 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
4,585
Population
28.3
Area (sq mi)
162
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95722?
60.1
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
6.2%
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?
$125,625
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$72,224
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95722 ranks among California ZIPs
Meadow Vista, 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)
$125,625 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
1,890housing units
1,890
Total Housing Units
1,712
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$697,800
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,855
Median Rent
1981
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95722 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 203 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 229 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 257 |
| 2023 | +0.4% | 258 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 256 |
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 114 business establishments in ZIP 95722, employing approximately 526 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,011,000.
114
Businesses
526
Employees
$29.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 28.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95722 vs 95703 →
ZIP 95722 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
- 95658 6,285
Newcastle (95658)
6,285 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95722 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95722 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
- 95658
Newcastle (95658)
$126,581 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95722 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95703 | Applegate, CA | 897 | 2.5 mi |
| 95736 | Weimar, CA | 240 | 3.6 mi |
| 95602 | Auburn, CA | 17,509 | 4.5 mi |
| 95603 | Auburn, CA | 27,844 | 6.7 mi |
| 95614 | Cool, CA | 3,833 | 8.8 mi |
| 95713 | Colfax, CA | 9,495 | 8.4 mi |
| 95949 | Grass Valley, CA | 19,741 | 8.8 mi |
| 95635 | Greenwood, CA | 1,262 | 9.5 mi |
| 95658 | Newcastle, CA | 6,285 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95722, 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 (4,585 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 95722 in?
ZIP code 95722 (Meadow Vista) 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 95722?
ZIP code 95722 in Meadow Vista, CA has a population of 4,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95722?
The median household income in ZIP 95722 is $125,625, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95722?
The median home value in ZIP 95722 is $697,800, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95722 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95722?
ZIP code 95722 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95722 are: Construction (32), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95722?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95722 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 95722?
In ZIP code 95722, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 95722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95722 is 28.4 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 95722?
In ZIP code 95722, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95722 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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