Williams, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95987
Colusa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,992
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $95,122
- Median income Above-median income area
- $388,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williams pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95987 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95987 (Williams, CA) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.6 in 2023 to 289.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95987 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williams, Colusa County, California, home to 5,992 residents across 868.4 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95987 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,122 (6% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,308. Unemployment is 14.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $388,700 (50% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,226; owner occupancy is 57.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the California and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 95987.
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 95987
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williams, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95987.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 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 95987, Williams, 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
5,992
Population
868.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95987?
32.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
32.6%
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?
$95,122
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$34,308
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 95987 ranks among California ZIPs
Williams, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,122 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,087housing units
2,087
Total Housing Units
1,928
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
3.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,700
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
1995
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95987 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 211 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 235 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 258 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 281 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 290 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 95987, employing approximately 1,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,175,000.
113
Businesses
1,252
Employees
$65.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 30.1% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 6.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95987, 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 (5,992 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95987 in?
ZIP code 95987 (Williams) 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 95987?
ZIP code 95987 in Williams, CA has a population of 5,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95987?
The median household income in ZIP 95987 is $95,122, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95987?
The median home value in ZIP 95987 is $388,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95987?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95987 is White at 28.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95987?
ZIP code 95987 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95987?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95987 are: Transportation and warehousing (34), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95987?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95987 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 95987?
In ZIP code 95987, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 95987?
In ZIP code 95987, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95987?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95987 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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