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Calaveras County
Avery, CA
95224
95224 ZIP Code — Avery, CA
Calaveras County, California
ZIP code 95224 is located in
Avery ,
California ,
within Calaveras County .
It covers approximately 11.52 square miles and serves a population of
311 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 209 .
About ZIP code 95224
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,605. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 95224 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Avery
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
311
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
11.52 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
38.2236
Longitude
-120.3347
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
209
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
37.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
23.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.1%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$54,605
Median household income
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 24.4% 18 and over 235 75.6% 65 and over 153 49.2% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
13.8%
Group Count % White 268 86.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 43 13.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
37.5%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.6%
32.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
25.5%
23.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.1%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.0% $10k–$15k 8.8% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 26.3% $75k–$100k 33.8% Median income $54,605
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.3% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 50.5% Single-family detached 90.7% Large apartment buildings 5.0% Mobile homes 4.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.8% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 30.3% 1970–1979 26.0% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 22.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 22.0% 3 bedrooms 61.0% 4 bedrooms 10.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.8% 1 vehicle 38.1% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 14.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 18.8% Propane / LP gas 64.4% Wood 16.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 65 40.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 16 10.0% Female householder, no spouse 79 49.4% Households with children under 18 43 26.9% Households with seniors (65+) 103 64.4% Average household size 1.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 12.8% Married 79.7% 49.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 20.3% 37.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
25.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 59.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 13.2% Elementary school 46 86.8% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 62.4% Service 22.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.4% Government 7.3% Self-employed 41.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.7% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 41.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.4% Retirement income 27.5% Supplemental Security 8.8% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.2% High blood pressure 30.9% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.9% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.9% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.1% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 16.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 18.5% Fair or poor health 12.6% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 8.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.9% Visited dentist 70.3% Cholesterol screening 92.6% Teeth loss 9.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 23.4%
Disability % Any disability 20.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 32.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.9% Public insurance 82.3% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 288 92.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 311 100.0% Born in same state 311 100.0% Born in different state 245 78.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 146 46.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 45 14.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.4% Internet access 91.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95224
What city is ZIP code 95224 in?
ZIP code 95224 is primarily assigned to Avery, California.
What county is ZIP code 95224 in?
ZIP code 95224 falls within Calaveras County, California.
Does ZIP code 95224 have an older population?
49% of residents in ZIP code 95224 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95224 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 95224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 95224?
60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 95224 have a large veteran population?
23% of civilians in ZIP code 95224 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 95224 in?
ZIP code 95224 observes the PST timezone.
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