95973 ZIP Code
Chico, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 95973 |
| City/Town: | Chico |
| County: | Butte |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,323 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,667 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,051 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,072 |
| Median Home Value: | $464,400 |
| Land Area: | 300.1 sq miles
777.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.8765, -121.8596 |
Population Information (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,323 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,900 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,423 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,200 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,593 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,427 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,149 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,751 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,636 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,642 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,082 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,365 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,269 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,533 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,762 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 914 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $464,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,394 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,072 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,106 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 966 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,417 | 62.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,689 | 37.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,203 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 600 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,138 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,678 | 17.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,508 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,508 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,173 | 27.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,598 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (95973 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,667 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,444 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,140 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,051 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,626 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,341 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,268 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,117 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,067 | 72.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,163 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,067 | 10.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,520 | 77.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 371 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 379 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,009 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 184 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,342 | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,518 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,469 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,735 | 17.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,441 | 14.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 231 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 42 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,021 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (95973 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 713 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 154 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,025 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,243 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,402 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,115 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,776 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,021 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,573 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,084 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (95973 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,660 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,394 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 58 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 441 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 238 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,105 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (95973 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 631 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,147 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,215 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 429 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,936 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 762 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 531 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,623 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,070 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,590 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,851 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 948 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 608 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.5% | 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 (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,275 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,717 | 69.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,319 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,950 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (95973 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,932 | 79.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,410 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,348 | 22.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 771 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 525 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 954 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (95973 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,384 | 58.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 569 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 496 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,216 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 848 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 667 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,014 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,851 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (95973 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,733 | 17.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,648 | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,411 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,160 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,195 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 975 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 583 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 173 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 139 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (95973 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 150 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,656 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,191 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,699 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,039 | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 337 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (95973 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,519 | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,260 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,090 | 33.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 706 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 444 | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (95973 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 717 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,414 | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,806 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,169 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (95973 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 750 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 515 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 96 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 85 | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 325 | 3.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,684 | 39.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,220 | 34.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 742 | 7.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (95973 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,288 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $730 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,394 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,106 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,858 | 45.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,844 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,422 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,868 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,702 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,423 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (95973 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,858 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,177 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,507 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 286 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,609 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,302 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (95973 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,078 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 527 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 689 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,671 | 36.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,902 | 18.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,289 | 32.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,832 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,683 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,225 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,913 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 333 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,550 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,030 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (95973 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,306 | 81.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,583 | 17.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,606 | 70.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,947 | 29.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 635 | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (95973 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,162 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 185 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,161 | 1708.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,161 | 1708.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,161 | 1708.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 477 | 257.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 81 | 43.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,231 | 665.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 99.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (95973 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,123 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,652 | 84.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,471 | 15.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,355 | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 738 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,340 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (95973 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,106 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,565 | 96.4% | 89.4% |
Chico, CA95973