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Willows, CA · standard

ZIP Code 95988

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

8,857
11/sq mi
$66,339
Median income
$297,200
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Willows pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95988 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 95988 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 805.2 square miles in Willows, Glenn County, California. The area is home to 8,857 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 95988 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 95988 sits at $66,339 (35% below the California average), while per-capita income is $29,487. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $297,200 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $1,284 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 95988 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 95988 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 95988

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95988.

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 95988, Willows, 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

8,857

Population

805.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 95988?

37.7

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%

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?

$66,339

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,487

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 95988 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,339 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,481

Total Housing Units

3,046

Occupied Units

435

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$297,200

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$1,284

Median Rent

1975

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

-5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

286

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+186%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 95988 have decreased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 235
2021 +11.7% 263
2022 +14.6% 301
2023 +1.1% 304
2024 -5.9% 286

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 197 business establishments in ZIP 95988, employing approximately 2,721 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,256,000.

197

Businesses

2,721

Employees

$140.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 28 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 21 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 8.6%
Construction 16 8.1%
Finance and insurance 11 5.6%
Wholesale trade 10 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.1%
Manufacturing 5 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.0%
Educational services 3 1.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 95988 in? ▼
ZIP code 95988 (Willows) is located in Glenn County, California. Glenn County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/glenn-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95988? ▼
ZIP code 95988 in Willows, CA has a population of 8,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95988? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 95988 is $66,339, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95988? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 95988 is $297,200, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95988? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 95988 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95988? ▼
ZIP code 95988 has 197 business establishments employing approximately 2,721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95988? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95988 are: Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (28), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95988? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95988 decreased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. 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 95988? ▼
In ZIP code 95988, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95988? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95988 is 22.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95988? ▼
In ZIP code 95988, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95988? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95988 is 20.4% 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 Willows, 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.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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