Gridley, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95948
Butte County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,810
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,294
- Median income Below-median income area
- $354,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gridley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95948 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 95948 (Gridley, CA) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.9 in 2023 to 332.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gridley, Butte County, California, home to 10,810 residents across 202.1 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95948 reports a modest median household income of $60,294 (41% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,181. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $354,100 (54% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,210; owner occupancy is 56.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butte County, so 95948 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 95948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gridley, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95948.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 95948, Gridley, 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
10,810
Population
202.1
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95948?
35.2
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
18.0%
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?
$60,294
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$31,181
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95948 ranks among California ZIPs
Gridley, 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)
$60,294 14th percentile higher than 14% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,285housing units
4,285
Total Housing Units
3,836
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,100
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,210
Median Rent
1970
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95948 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 251 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 287 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 327 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 324 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 333 |
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 186 business establishments in ZIP 95948, employing approximately 1,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,566,000.
186
Businesses
1,734
Employees
$84.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 95948 vs 95917 →
ZIP 95948 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
- 95953
Live Oak (95953)
10,718 residents
- 95917 3,155
Biggs (95917)
3,155 residents
- 95974 8
Richvale (95974)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95948 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95917
Biggs (95917)
$90,563 median income
- 95953
Live Oak (95953)
$74,786 median income
- 95948
Gridley (95948)
$60,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95948 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 95948, 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 (10,810 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 95948 in?
ZIP code 95948 (Gridley) 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 95948?
ZIP code 95948 in Gridley, CA has a population of 10,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95948?
The median household income in ZIP 95948 is $60,294, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95948?
The median home value in ZIP 95948 is $354,100, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95948 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95948?
ZIP code 95948 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95948 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95948?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95948 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 95948?
In ZIP code 95948, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 95948?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95948 is 24.9 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 95948?
In ZIP code 95948, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95948 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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