95916 ZIP Code — Berry Creek, CA

Butte County, California

ZIP code 95916 is located in Berry Creek, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 84.67 square miles and serves a population of 965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95916

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $229,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,385. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 95916 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

965

population

84.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berry Creek	Acceptable
Berry Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95941 Forbestown (11.4 mi) 95930 Clipper Mills (14.2 mi) 95965 Oroville (16.3 mi) 95969 Paradise (16.5 mi) 95966 Oroville (16.7 mi) 95954 Magalia (18.8 mi) 95925 Challenge (18.9 mi) 95919 Brownsville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	965
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	84.67 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	39.7039
Longitude	-121.3453
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	6.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

965

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$41,385

Median household income

$25,585

Per capita income

$229,800

Median home value

$858

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

36.2%

Poverty rate

21.5%

Unemployment

541

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

151

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	15.4%
18 and over	816	84.6%
65 and over	338	35.0%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Asian 5.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	832	84.3%
Asian	51	5.2%
Two or more races	37	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.2%
Other race	14	1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	6.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$41,385

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

$300k–$500k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,800
Median rent / month	$858
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	54.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	23.1%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	34.3%
Wood	48.9%
Solar	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	63	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	107	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	69	17.4%
Households with children under 18	64	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	57.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	16.8%
Married	49.0%	52.5%
Separated	0.8%	2.1%
Widowed	2.1%	12.3%
Divorced	24.2%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 33.6%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	12.7%
Kindergarten	17	11.3%
Elementary school	48	32.0%
High school	50	33.3%
College / grad school	16	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.5%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.4%
Service	29.0%
Sales & office	34.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	6.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.9

Poverty

All people 36.2%

Under 18 years 83.9%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 60.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	24.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.3%
Public insurance	77.0%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	947	98.1%
Spanish	21	2.2%
Other Indo-European	11	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	909	94.2%
Born in same state	886	91.8%
Born in different state	665	68.9%
Foreign born	23	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	56	5.8%
Not a US citizen	16	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	181	18.8%
Italian	161	16.7%
Dutch	23	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	1.3%
English	10	1%
Polish	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95916

What city is ZIP code 95916 in?

ZIP code 95916 is primarily assigned to Berry Creek, California.

What county is ZIP code 95916 in?

ZIP code 95916 falls within Butte County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95916?

36% of residents in ZIP code 95916 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95916 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 95916 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95916 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 95916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95916 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 95916 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 95916 in?

ZIP code 95916 observes the PST timezone.