Canyon Dam, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95923

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

58
2/sq mi
$1,019,700
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canyon Dam pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.2 square miles in Canyon Dam, Plumas County, California. The area is home to 58 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 95923 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95923 sits at , while per-capita income is $59,150. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 29.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,019,700 (32% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Plumas County, so you can benchmark 95923 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95923, Canyon Dam, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

58

Population

25.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95923?

63.6

Median Age

61.8%

Male

38.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$59,150

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

29.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

212

Total Housing Units

35

Occupied Units

177

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$1,019,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 95923, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,638,000.

5

Businesses

3

Employees

$1.6M

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

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ZIP 95923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95923 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95984 Twain, CA 120 8.1 mi
96137 Westwood, CA 3,297 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95923 in?
ZIP code 95923 (Canyon Dam) is located in Plumas County, California. Plumas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plumas-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95923?
ZIP code 95923 in Canyon Dam, CA has a population of 58 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95923?
The median home value in ZIP 95923 is $1,019,700, which is 267% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95923 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95923?
ZIP code 95923 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95923?
In ZIP code 95923, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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