95966 ZIP Code
Oroville, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95966 |
| City/Town: | Oroville |
| County: | Butte |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,108 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,519 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,979 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,133 |
| Median Home Value: | $285,100 |
| Land Area: | 170.2 sq miles
440.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4754, -121.4141 |
Population Information (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,108 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,187 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,921 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,937 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,622 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,577 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,888 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,256 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,564 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,372 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,189 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,110 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,127 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,508 | 15.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,113 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 845 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $285,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,073 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,133 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,978 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,155 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,969 | 74.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,009 | 25.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,828 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 756 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,963 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,714 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,737 | 30.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,124 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,451 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,083 | 5.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95966 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,519 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,265 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,979 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,278 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,254 | 91.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,024 | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,249 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,524 | 66.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,347 | 20.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,324 | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,130 | 73.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 510 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 674 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,663 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 64 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,190 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,877 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,269 | 10.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,998 | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,125 | 13.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 126 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 175 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 572 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95966 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 575 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 595 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,324 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,092 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,302 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,839 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,616 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,833 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,073 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 729 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95966 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,909 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,163 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 78 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 238 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 975 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95966 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 286 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,043 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,009 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 149 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,234 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 590 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 136 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 459 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,180 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,608 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,154 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 667 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 739 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 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 (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,868 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,098 | 53.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,449 | 58.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,032 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95966 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,896 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,513 | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,860 | 32.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,126 | 9.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 463 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,941 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95966 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,872 | 69.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 95 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 152 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 252 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 158 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 285 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 294 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,927 | 20.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 98 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95966 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 475 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,388 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,487 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,466 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,008 | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,642 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,723 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 792 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,147 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95966 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 251 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,206 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,061 | 35.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,152 | 43.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,316 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 147 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95966 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,251 | 35.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2,260 | 18.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,380 | 28.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 59 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1,530 | 12.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 180 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 151 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 167 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95966 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 821 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,258 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,743 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,156 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95966 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 628 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 418 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 579 | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 714 | 8.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,480 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,057 | 34.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 920 | 10.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 173 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95966 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,630 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,073 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,978 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,778 | 48.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,111 | 17.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,274 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,124 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,160 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,996 | 41.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95966 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,574 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,955 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,295 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 556 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,636 | 13.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,719 | 21.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95966 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,059 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 328 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 340 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,542 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,648 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,201 | 19.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,685 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,580 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,900 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,831 | 22.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 370 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,336 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,125 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95966 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,142 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,545 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,597 | 73.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 903 | 25.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 225 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95966 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,434 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 269 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,674 | 622.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,674 | 622.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,674 | 622.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 185 | 68.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 8.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 828 | 307.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 26.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95966 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,171 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,851 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,320 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,858 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 418 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 961 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 83 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95966 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,978 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,998 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
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