95938 ZIP Code — Durham, CA

Butte County, California

ZIP code 95938 is located in Durham, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 68.15 square miles and serves a population of 4,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $543,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($98,103) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

4,451

population

68.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Durham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95928 Chico (7.5 mi) 95976 Chico (8.5 mi) 95929 Chico (8.5 mi) 95926 Chico (9.5 mi) 95943 Glenn (9.9 mi) 95965 Oroville (11.2 mi) 95920 Butte City (11.2 mi) 95969 Paradise (13.1 mi) 95917 Biggs (14.1 mi) 95973 Chico (17.9 mi) 95948 Gridley (17.9 mi) 95970 Princeton (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,451
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	68.15 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.6061
Longitude	-121.8457
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	25.7%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	7.9%	6.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,451

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$98,103

Median household income

$42,951

Per capita income

$543,700

Median home value

$1,382

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,063

Housing units

40.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

129

106

5–9

109

10–14

241

15–19

211

163

20–24

142

252

25–34

220

239

35–44

209

357

45–54

311

190

55–59

165

60–64

342

65–74

298

132

75–84

116

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	957	21.5%
18 and over	3,494	78.5%
65 and over	960	21.6%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

Other race 9.8%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,246	64%
Hispanic or Latino	621	12.2%
Other race	496	9.8%
Black or African American	273	5.4%
Two or more races	216	4.3%
Asian	192	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	7.9%	6.2%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 13.2%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	13.2%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$98,103

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 41.7%

$500k–$1M 48.1%

$1M+ 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$543,700
Median rent / month	$1,382
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	21.5%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	21.0%
Solar	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	964	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	120	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	211	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	165	11.3%
Households with children under 18	424	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	638	43.7%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	28.3%
Married	52.2%	59.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.0%
Divorced	8.9%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 17.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	14.3%
Kindergarten	16	1.3%
Elementary school	340	27.9%
High school	437	35.8%
College / grad school	253	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Retail trade 10.5%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.1%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	368	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,175	93.8%
Spanish	139	3.3%
Other Indo-European	75	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	64	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,213	94.7%
Born in same state	4,153	93.3%
Born in different state	3,537	79.5%
Foreign born	60	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	238	5.3%
Not a US citizen	75	31.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	473	10.6%
French	327	7.3%
Arab	223	5%
English	186	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	86	1.9%
Dutch	30	0.7%
Irish	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95938

What city is ZIP code 95938 in?

ZIP code 95938 is primarily assigned to Durham, California.

What county is ZIP code 95938 in?

ZIP code 95938 falls within Butte County, California.

Does ZIP code 95938 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 95938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95938 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 95938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95938?

The median home value in ZIP code 95938 is $543,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 95938?

ZIP code 95938 has an estimated population of 4,451 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95938 in?

ZIP code 95938 observes the PST timezone.