Magalia, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95954
Butte County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,251
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,280
- Median income Below-median income area
- $292,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Magalia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95954 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 95954 (Magalia, CA) fell -7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.9 in 2023 to 213.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95954 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magalia, Butte County, California, home to 12,251 residents across 184.2 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95954 reports a modest median household income of $61,280 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,618. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $292,400 (62% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,441; owner occupancy is 84.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butte County, so 95954 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 95954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magalia, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95954.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 95954, Magalia, 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
12,251
Population
184.2
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95954?
48.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
4.3%
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?
$61,280
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$34,618
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95954 ranks among California ZIPs
Magalia, 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)
$61,280 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
3,939housing units
3,939
Total Housing Units
3,353
Occupied Units
586
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$1,441
Median Rent
1982
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
-7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95954 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 203 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 212 |
| 2022 | +3.5% | 220 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 230 |
| 2024 | -7.1% | 214 |
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 66 business establishments in ZIP 95954, employing approximately 307 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,738,000.
66
Businesses
307
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 18.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.5% |
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 95954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95954
Magalia (95954)
12,251 residents
- 95942 1,301
Forest Ranch (95942)
1,301 residents
- 95978 143
Stirling City (95978)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95954 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95954, 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 (12,251 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 95954 in?
ZIP code 95954 (Magalia) 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 95954?
ZIP code 95954 in Magalia, CA has a population of 12,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95954?
The median household income in ZIP 95954 is $61,280, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95954?
The median home value in ZIP 95954 is $292,400, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95954?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95954 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95954?
ZIP code 95954 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95954?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95954 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95954?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95954 decreased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 95954?
In ZIP code 95954, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 95954?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95954 is 37.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95954?
In ZIP code 95954, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95954?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95954 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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