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
$405,400
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 316.0 square miles in Maxwell, Colusa County, California. The area is home to 1,517 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 95955 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95955 sits at , while per-capita income is $30,693. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $405,400 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,387 per month, and 71.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Colusa County, so you can benchmark 95955 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 95955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95955.

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 95955, Maxwell, 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

1,517

Population

316.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95955?

31.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

29.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

541

Total Housing Units

487

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$405,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
95970 Princeton, CA 530 10.8 mi

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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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