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
$60,294
Median income
$354,100
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 95948 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 202.1 square miles in Gridley, Butte County, California. The area is home to 10,810 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 95948 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95948 sits at $60,294 (41% below the California average), while per-capita income is $31,181. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $354,100 (54% below the state average) with median rent at $1,210 per month, and 56.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95948 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butte County, so you can benchmark 95948 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 95948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95948.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 95948, Gridley, 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

10,810

Population

202.1

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95948?

35.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%

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

$31,181

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95948 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,294 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,285

Total Housing Units

3,836

Occupied Units

449

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$354,100

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,210

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 95948 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 95948 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 95948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
95917 Biggs, CA 3,155 5.2 mi
95953 Live Oak, CA 10,718 6.5 mi
95974 Richvale, CA 8 10.3 mi

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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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