PlainZIP

Quincy, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95971

Plumas County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,970
23/sq mi
$83,269
Median income
$327,100
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95971 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95971 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quincy, Plumas County, California, home to 5,970 residents across 261.8 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95971 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,269 (18% below the California average), while per-capita income is $38,484. Poverty here runs at 9.1%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. The typical home here is valued at $327,100 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,646 monthly, and 68.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 95971, plus 6 more within Plumas 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 95971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quincy, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95971.

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 95971, Quincy, 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

5,970

Population

261.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95971?

47.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$83,269

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$38,484

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95971 ranks nationally

Quincy, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,269 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,900

Total Housing Units

2,304

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$327,100

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,646

Median Rent

1979

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

-5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95971 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 188
2021 +10.3% 208
2022 +19.5% 248
2023 -3.6% 239
2024 -5.2% 227

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 193 business establishments in ZIP 95971, employing approximately 1,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,702,000.

193

Businesses

1,733

Employees

$107.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 29 15.0%
Retail trade 27 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 25 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 23 11.9%
Construction 21 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.2%
Finance and insurance 9 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.1%
Manufacturing 5 2.6%
Information 5 2.6%

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 95971 vs 95934 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
95934 Crescent Mills, CA 274 9.4 mi

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Related Areas

Plumas County Quincy, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95971 in? ▼
ZIP code 95971 (Quincy) is located in Plumas County, California. Plumas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plumas-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95971? ▼
ZIP code 95971 in Quincy, CA has a population of 5,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95971? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95971 is $83,269, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95971? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95971 is $327,100, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95971? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95971 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95971? ▼
ZIP code 95971 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 1,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95971? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95971 are: Accommodation and food services (29), Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95971? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95971 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 95971? ▼
In ZIP code 95971, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 95971? ▼
In ZIP code 95971, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95971? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95971 is 9.1% 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.