95926 ZIP Code — Chico, CA
Butte County, California
ZIP code 95926 is located in Chico, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 7.78 square miles and serves a population of 42,362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
About ZIP code 95926
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $433,500. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $60,932. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
42,362
population
7.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95926 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95926
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chico | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
95929 Chico (1 mi)
95976 Chico (1 mi)
95928 Chico (2.7 mi)
95973 Chico (8.5 mi)
95938 Durham (9.5 mi)
95969 Paradise (9.9 mi)
95965 Oroville (12.2 mi)
95943 Glenn (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,362 |
| Population density | 5,445 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7432 |
| Longitude | -121.8397 |
| 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 | 48.7% | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 6.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
42,362
Population
5,445
People per sq mi
27.1
Median age
$60,932
Median household income
$33,401
Per capita income
$433,500
Median home value
$1,367
Median monthly rent
42.0%
Home ownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
8,958
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
833
Under 5
814
1,212
5–9
1,183
956
10–14
933
2,187
15–19
2,135
4,670
20–24
4,560
2,980
25–34
2,910
2,012
35–44
1,964
1,835
45–54
1,792
875
55–59
855
867
60–64
846
1,863
65–74
1,819
798
75–84
780
346
85+
337
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,415 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 34,947 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,943 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 27.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.1%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Asian
5%
Other race
4.4%
Black or African American
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,847 | 68.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,649 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,390 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 2,315 | 5% |
| Other race | 2,077 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,125 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 253 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.7% | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.0% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.0% | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 6.2% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
7.9%
$10k–$15k
7.7%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $60,932 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
50.7%
$500k–$1M
29.9%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $433,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,367 |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 58.0% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 52.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.9% |
| Electricity | 40.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,343 | 31.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,974 | 11.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,444 | 26.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,239 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,910 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,149 | 24.4% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 58.8% | 48.2% |
| Married | 30.7% | 30.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 212 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 476 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,184 | 19.6% |
| High school | 2,089 | 12.9% |
| College / grad school | 10,268 | 63.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.8%
Retail trade
13.5%
Professional & management
11.4%
Construction
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Public administration
3.4%
Other services
3.2%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 21.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Work from home | 12.9% |
| Other means | 5.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.0 |
Poverty
All people
25.8%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
26.7%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
29.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 24.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,578 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.1% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,715 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 1,839 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 856 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 814 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,507 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 38,931 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 32,347 | 76.4% |
| Foreign born | 576 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,855 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,390 | 48.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,597 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 3,847 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 2,062 | 4.9% |
| Polish | 1,071 | 2.5% |
| English | 359 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 219 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 119 | 0.3% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95926
What city is ZIP code 95926 in?
ZIP code 95926 is primarily assigned to Chico, California.
What county is ZIP code 95926 in?
ZIP code 95926 falls within Butte County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95926?
26% of residents in ZIP code 95926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 95926 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 95926 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95926?
The median home value in ZIP code 95926 is $433,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 95926?
ZIP code 95926 has an estimated population of 42,362 residents, with a density of 5,446 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 95926 in?
ZIP code 95926 observes the PST timezone.