Maxwell, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95955
Colusa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,517
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $405,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maxwell pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95955 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 95955 covers 316.0 square miles in Maxwell, Colusa County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,517 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 95955, but per-capita income is $30,693. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $405,400 (48% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,387; owner occupancy is 71.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colusa County, so 95955 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 95955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maxwell, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95955.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 95955, Maxwell, 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
1,517
Population
316.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95955?
31.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
29.0%
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?
$30,693
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
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
541housing units
541
Total Housing Units
487
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,387
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 95955, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,801,000.
23
Businesses
216
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 30.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 95955 vs 95970 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95970 | Princeton, CA | 530 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95955, 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 (1,517 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95955 in?
ZIP code 95955 (Maxwell) is located in Colusa County, California. Colusa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colusa-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95955?
ZIP code 95955 in Maxwell, CA has a population of 1,517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95955?
The median home value in ZIP 95955 is $405,400, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95955 is Two or More Ethnicities at 36.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95955?
ZIP code 95955 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95955 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95955?
In ZIP code 95955, 43.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 95955?
In ZIP code 95955, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95955 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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