95936 ZIP Code — Downieville, CA
Sierra County, California
ZIP code 95936 is located in Downieville, California, within Sierra County. It covers approximately 43.93 square miles and serves a population of 121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
121
population
43.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95936 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95936
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Downieville | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 121 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 43.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6115 |
| Longitude | -120.8476 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 530 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.2% | 34.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
121
Population
3
People per sq mi
68.2
Median age
$106,058
Median household income
$41,742
Per capita income
$1,048,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
265
Housing units
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
20–24
3
4
25–34
3
5
35–44
3
4
45–54
3
16
60–64
10
37
65–74
23
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 121 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 66 | 54.5% |
| Median age | 68.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.4%
Two or more races
15.4%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Black or African American
5.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 68.4% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 11% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 5.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.2% | 34.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 13.3% |
$15k–$25k
23.8%
$100k–$150k
76.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 23.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 76.2% |
| Median income | $106,058 |
Housing
Home values
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
23.8%
$1M+
61.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,048,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 84.2% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 14.3% |
| 3 or more | 85.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 14.3% |
| Wood | 85.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 42 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Married | 90.5% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
40.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
17.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 76.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 39.8% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.6% |
| Cancer | 9.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 36 | 29.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 50.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.8% |
| Public insurance | 71.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 121 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 15 | 12.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 15 | 12.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 106 | 87.6% |
| Born in same state | 98 | 81.0% |
| Born in different state | 98 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 6.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15 | 12.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 16 | 13.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95936
What city is ZIP code 95936 in?
ZIP code 95936 is primarily assigned to Downieville, California.
What county is ZIP code 95936 in?
ZIP code 95936 falls within Sierra County, California.
Does ZIP code 95936 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 95936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 95936 have an older population?
55% of residents in ZIP code 95936 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 95936 have a large veteran population?
30% of civilians in ZIP code 95936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95936?
The median home value in ZIP code 95936 is $1,048,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 95936 in?
ZIP code 95936 observes the PST timezone.