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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
$61,280
Median income
$292,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magalia pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $34,618. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $292,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $1,441 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95954, plus 6 more within Butte County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 95954?

48.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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

$34,618

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95954 ranks nationally

Magalia, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,280 31st percentile higher than 31% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,939

Total Housing Units

3,353

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$292,400

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95954 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 Code City Population Distance
95978 Stirling City, CA 143 2.8 mi
95942 Forest Ranch, CA 1,301 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butte County

95926 standard
Chico, CA
Pop: 37,725
95928 standard
Chico, CA
Pop: 36,511
95973 standard
Chico, CA
Pop: 31,957
95966 standard
Oroville, CA
Pop: 30,643
95969 standard
Paradise, CA
Pop: 27,549
95965 standard
Oroville, CA
Pop: 20,384

Related Areas

Butte County Magalia, CA California

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.