PlainZIP

Stonyford, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95979

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

597
1/sq mi
$24,766
Median income
$184,400
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stonyford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95979 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95979 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stonyford, Colusa County, California, home to just 597 residents across 746.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 95979 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,766 (76% below the California average), while per-capita income is $36,749. The poverty rate stands at 32.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $184,400 (76% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,296 monthly, and 56.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 95979's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 →

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 95979, Stonyford, 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

597

Population

746.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95979?

64.1

Median Age

65.2%

Male

34.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.6%
African American 15.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$24,766

Median Household Income

-76% vs state

$36,749

Per Capita Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95979 ranks nationally

Stonyford, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,766 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

440

Total Housing Units

285

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$184,400

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$1,296

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 95979, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,000.

7

Businesses

8

Employees

$299K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Colusa County Stonyford, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95979 in? ▼
ZIP code 95979 (Stonyford) 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 95979? ▼
ZIP code 95979 in Stonyford, CA has a population of 597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95979? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95979 is $24,766, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95979? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95979 is $184,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95979? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95979 is White at 65.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95979? ▼
ZIP code 95979 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95979? ▼
In ZIP code 95979, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 95979? ▼
In ZIP code 95979, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95979? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95979 is 32.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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