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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
$95,122
Median income
$388,700
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 95987 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 868.4 square miles in Williams, Colusa County, California. The area is home to 5,992 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 95987 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95987 sits at $95,122 (6% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,308. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 14.4%. On housing, the median home value is $388,700 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95987 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 95987 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 95987

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95987.

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 95987, Williams, 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

5,992

Population

868.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95987?

32.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

32.6%

Foreign-Born

White 28.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%

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

$34,308

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 95987 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,122 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 41.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,087

Total Housing Units

1,928

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

3.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$388,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Colusa County Williams, CA California

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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Official Data Resources for Williams, CA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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