95306 ZIP Code — Catheys Valley, CA

Mariposa County, California

ZIP code 95306 is located in Catheys Valley, California, within Mariposa County. It covers approximately 166.49 square miles and serves a population of 784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95306

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $352,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,542. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95306 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

784

population

166.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Catheys Valley	Acceptable
Catheys Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95325 Hornitos (7.2 mi) 95333 Le Grand (8.7 mi) 95365 Planada (9.7 mi) 95338 Mariposa (12 mi) 95340 Merced (12.7 mi) 93653 Raymond (14 mi) 95345 Midpines (15.7 mi) 95369 Snelling (17 mi) 95343 Merced (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	784
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	166.49 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	37.4020
Longitude	-120.1504
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	209

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	49.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

784

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$61,542

Median household income

$33,482

Per capita income

$352,000

Median home value

$1,140

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

397

Housing units

22.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	14.5%
18 and over	670	85.5%
65 and over	232	29.6%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Other race 10.7%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	683	77.8%
Hispanic or Latino	94	10.7%
Other race	94	10.7%
Asian	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	49.1%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	33.7%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 19.3%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	19.3%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$61,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 20.2%

$1M+ 23.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$352,000
Median rent / month	$1,140
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	41.7%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.7%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	40.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	6.9%
Wood	24.7%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	67	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	36	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	52	13.4%
Households with children under 18	69	17.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	37.5%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.5%	29.4%
Married	69.3%	66.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	20.4%	2.3%
Divorced	6.8%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	40.9%
Kindergarten	20	21.5%
Elementary school	23	24.7%
High school	12	12.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.6%

Retail trade 21.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Public administration 9.4%

Professional & management 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Construction 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.0%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	4.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	19.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.3%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	9.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.2%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	712	90.8%
Spanish	7	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	1.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	691	88.1%
Born in same state	691	88.1%
Born in different state	633	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	93	11.9%
Not a US citizen	59	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	8.2%
Italian	58	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95306

What city is ZIP code 95306 in?

ZIP code 95306 is primarily assigned to Catheys Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 95306 in?

ZIP code 95306 falls within Mariposa County, California.

Does ZIP code 95306 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 95306 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95306 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 95306 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95306 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 95306 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95306?

16% of residents in ZIP code 95306 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 95306 in?

ZIP code 95306 observes the PST timezone.