95926 ZIP Code
Chico, California
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 95926 |
| City/Town: | Chico |
| County: | Butte |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,362 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,932 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,712 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,814 |
| Median Home Value: | $433,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.8 sq miles
20.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.7458, -121.8439 |
Population Information (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,362 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,431 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,931 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,647 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,395 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,889 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,322 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,230 | 21.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,890 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,976 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,627 | 8.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,730 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,713 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,682 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,578 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 683 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $433,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,367 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,814 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,000 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,814 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,144 | 42.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,856 | 58.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,879 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 411 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 666 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,211 | 14.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,879 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,701 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,116 | 26.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,895 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95926 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,932 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,328 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,723 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,712 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,098 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,742 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,307 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,818 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,657 | 72.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,576 | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,438 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,847 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,125 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 253 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,315 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 96 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,077 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,649 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,390 | 10.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,611 | 18.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 6,101 | 14.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 254 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 86 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,170 | 2.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95926 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,336 | 7.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,305 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,326 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,411 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,074 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,447 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,231 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,448 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,074 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,348 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95926 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,985 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,001 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 174 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,008 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,165 | 5.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,707 | 12.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95926 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 389 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 952 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 958 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 401 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,944 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 862 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 491 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 780 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,485 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,616 | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,431 | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 685 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 748 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,937 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,513 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,820 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,028 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95926 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,582 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,507 | 26.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,513 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 734 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 804 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,250 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95926 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,790 | 52.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 797 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 834 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,544 | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,232 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,013 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,102 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 449 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95926 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,035 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,289 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,329 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,612 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,357 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,930 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,938 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,320 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 960 | 5.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95926 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 312 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,405 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,577 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,314 | 38.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,992 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 214 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95926 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,159 | 53.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 279 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,861 | 40.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 409 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 208 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95926 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,074 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,768 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,211 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,947 | 23.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95926 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 171 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 195 | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 117 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 596 | 8.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,625 | 50.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,138 | 29.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 207 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95926 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,140 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $584 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,367 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,000 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,343 | 31.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,119 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,444 | 26.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,239 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,910 | 23.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,149 | 24.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95926 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,550 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,900 | 58.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,694 | 30.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 345 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,496 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,617 | 46.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95926 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,229 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 212 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 476 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,184 | 19.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,089 | 12.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 10,268 | 63.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,898 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,578 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,965 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,197 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 237 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,317 | 63.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,643 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95926 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,636 | 74.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,392 | 24.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,756 | 55.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,426 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 475 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 210 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95926 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,507 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 576 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,855 | 495.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,855 | 495.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,855 | 495.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 436 | 75.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 60 | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 835 | 145.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 31.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95926 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,715 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,164 | 83.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,551 | 16.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,749 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 982 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,627 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 193 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95926 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,000 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,603 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Chico, CA95926