Chico, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95926
Butte County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,725
- 1,904/sq mi High-density area
- $61,920
- Median income Below-median income area
- $473,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chico pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,904
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95926 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 95926 (Chico, CA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.8 in 2023 to 292.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95926 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chico, Butte County, California, with 37,725 residents across 19.8 square miles, a density of 1,904 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95926 reports a modest median household income of $61,920 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,893. The poverty rate is 26.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $473,600 (39% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,468; owner occupancy is 40.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butte County, so 95926 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 95926
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chico, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95926.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
199 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 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 95926, Chico, 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
37,725
Population
19.8
Area (sq mi)
1,904
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95926?
27.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
7.4%
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?
$61,920
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$35,893
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95926 ranks nationally
Chico, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,920 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
18,549housing units
18,549
Total Housing Units
17,099
Occupied Units
1,450
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$473,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,468
Median Rent
1977
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95926 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 243 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 265 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 287 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 286 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 293 |
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 970 business establishments in ZIP 95926, employing approximately 14,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,575,000.
970
Businesses
14,260
Employees
$776.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 199 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 138 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 94 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 78 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.4% |
| Information | 13 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 95926 vs 95928 →
ZIP 95926 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95926
Chico (95926)
37,725 residents
- 95928
Chico (95928)
36,511 residents
- 95938 3,787
Durham (95938)
3,787 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95926 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95926 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95938
Durham (95938)
$82,974 median income
- 95928
Chico (95928)
$64,949 median income
- 95926
Chico (95926)
$61,920 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95926 ranks #3 of 3 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 95926, 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 (37,725 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 95926 in?
ZIP code 95926 (Chico) 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 95926?
ZIP code 95926 in Chico, CA has a population of 37,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95926?
The median household income in ZIP 95926 is $61,920, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95926?
The median home value in ZIP 95926 is $473,600, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95926?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95926 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95926?
ZIP code 95926 has 970 business establishments employing approximately 14,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95926?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95926 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Retail trade (138), Accommodation and food services (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95926?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95926 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 95926?
In ZIP code 95926, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.7% 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 95926?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95926 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95926?
In ZIP code 95926, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95926?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95926 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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