PlainZIP

Berry Creek, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95916

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

1,441
6/sq mi
$28,333
Median income
$206,000
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Berry Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95916 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95916 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berry Creek, Butte County, California, home to just 1,441 residents across 252.8 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95916 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,333 (72% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,323. The poverty rate stands at 46.2% and the unemployment rate at 25.0%. On housing, the median home value is $206,000 (73% below the state average) with median rent at $1,242 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95916, plus 6 more within Butte County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 95916, Berry Creek, 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

1,441

Population

252.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95916?

52.8

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$28,333

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$20,323

Per Capita Income

46.2%

Poverty Rate

25.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95916 ranks nationally

Berry Creek, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,333 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

365

Total Housing Units

272

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$206,000

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$1,242

Median Rent

1984

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2021)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95916 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 – 165
2018 +24.6% 205
2019 -9.4% 186
2020 +10.8% 206
2021 +10.6% 228

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 95916, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,780,000.

4

Businesses

63

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 95916 vs 95941 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
95941 Forbestown, CA 563 11.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95916 in? ▼
ZIP code 95916 (Berry Creek) is located in Butte County, California. Butte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butte-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95916? ▼
ZIP code 95916 in Berry Creek, CA has a population of 1,441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95916? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95916 is $28,333, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95916? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95916 is $206,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95916? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95916 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95916? ▼
ZIP code 95916 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95916? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95916 increased by 10.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 95916? ▼
In ZIP code 95916, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 95916? ▼
In ZIP code 95916, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95916? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95916 is 46.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.