Biggs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95917
Butte County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,155
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,563
- Median income Above-median income area
- $362,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Biggs pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95917 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 95917 (Biggs, CA) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.7 in 2023 to 350.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95917 covers 178.2 square miles in Biggs, Butte County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,155 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95917 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,563 (11% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,311. Unemployment is 12.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $362,800 (53% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $898; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butte County, so 95917 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 95917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Biggs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95917.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
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 95917, Biggs, 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
3,155
Population
178.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95917?
32.2
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
8.5%
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?
$90,563
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$29,311
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95917 ranks among California ZIPs
Biggs, 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)
$90,563 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,298housing units
1,298
Total Housing Units
1,199
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
3.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$362,800
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$898
Median Rent
1975
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95917 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 254 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 294 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 336 |
| 2023 | -3.7% | 324 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 351 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 95917, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,186,000.
29
Businesses
202
Employees
$10.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 20.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 10.3% |
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 95917 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95948
Gridley (95948)
10,810 residents
- 95917 3,155
Biggs (95917)
3,155 residents
- 95974 8
Richvale (95974)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95917 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95917, 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 (3,155 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 95917 in?
ZIP code 95917 (Biggs) 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 95917?
ZIP code 95917 in Biggs, CA has a population of 3,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95917?
The median household income in ZIP 95917 is $90,563, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95917?
The median home value in ZIP 95917 is $362,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95917 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95917?
ZIP code 95917 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95917 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Construction (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95917?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95917 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 95917?
In ZIP code 95917, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 95917?
In ZIP code 95917, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95917 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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