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ZIP Code 95942

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

1,301
9/sq mi: $116,400
Median income: $448,000
Median home value: 26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forest Ranch pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs: 9
people per sq mi: 97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95942 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.6 square miles in Forest Ranch, Butte County, California. The area is home to 1,301 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 95942 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95942 sits at $116,400 (14% above the California average), while per-capita income is $43,995. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $448,000 (42% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95942 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butte County, so you can benchmark 95942 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 95942, Forest Ranch, CA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

1,301

Population

144.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard

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Who lives in ZIP 95942?

44.0

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%

African American 0.0%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$116,400

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$43,995

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95942 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,400 Top 11% higher than 89% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,075

Total Housing Units

782

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.3%

Renter 2.7%

$448,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

1987

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95942 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+0.2%	193
2021	+7.0%	207
2022	+7.9%	223
2023	-3.4%	215
2024	+3.3%	222

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 19 business establishments in ZIP 95942, employing approximately 101 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,361,000.

Businesses

101

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	6	31.6%

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 95942 vs 95954 →

95954

12,251
95942

1,301
95978

143

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95942 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
95954	Magalia, CA	12,251	8.9 mi
95978	Stirling City, CA	143	10.0 mi

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Butte County Forest Ranch, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95942 in? ▼

ZIP code 95942 (Forest Ranch) 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 95942? ▼

ZIP code 95942 in Forest Ranch, CA has a population of 1,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 95942? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 95942 is $116,400, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 95942? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 95942 is $448,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95942? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 95942 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 95942? ▼

ZIP code 95942 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 95942? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95942 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 95942? ▼

In ZIP code 95942, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 95942? ▼

In ZIP code 95942, approximately 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95942? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 95942 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.