95939 ZIP Code — Elk Creek, CA

Glenn County, California

ZIP code 95939 is located in Elk Creek, California, within Glenn County. It covers approximately 257.04 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95939

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,800. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,972. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 95939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376
population
257.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Elk Creek Acceptable
Elk Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95963 Orland (18.4 mi) 95979 Stonyford (19.4 mi) 95988 Willows (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 376
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 257.04 sq mi
Water area 2.96 sq mi
Latitude 39.5316
Longitude -122.6316
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 52.9% 48.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 31.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

376
Population
1
People per sq mi
55.1
Median age
$35,972
Median household income
$28,013
Per capita income
$295,800
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
43.7%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
188
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
6
7
5–9
4
5
10–14
2
5
15–19
3
5
20–24
3
48
25–34
24
33
35–44
16
10
45–54
5
29
55–59
15
19
60–64
9
52
65–74
26
21
75–84
11
5
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18379.8%
18 and over33990.2%
65 and over11731.1%
Median age55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Black or African American 6.2%
Other race 5.7%
Two or more races 1.5%
GroupCount%
White24861.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7418.4%
Hispanic or Latino266.5%
Black or African American256.2%
Other race235.7%
Two or more races61.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.9% 48.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 31.3% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 17.2% 26.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 13.3%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 3.2%
$15k–$25k 24.7%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 7.6%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 7.6%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k3.2%
$15k–$25k24.7%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k7.6%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k7.6%
$150k–$200k8.9%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$35,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%
$50k–$100k 2.9%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$200k–$300k 26.1%
$300k–$500k 27.5%
$500k–$1M 4.3%
$1M+ 17.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$295,800
Median rent / month$800
Owner occupied43.7%
Renter occupied56.3%
Vacant43.0%
Single-family detached78.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.8%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20097.9%
1990–199910.5%
1980–19899.7%
1970–197911.2%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19592.9%
1940–19499.7%
1939 or earlier37.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)13.7%
1 bedroom5.8%
2 bedrooms27.1%
3 bedrooms34.3%
4 bedrooms19.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.4%
1 vehicle36.1%
2 vehicles22.8%
3 or more22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.1%
Electricity32.3%
Propane / LP gas32.3%
Wood22.2%
Solar3.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5333.5%
Cohabiting couple159.5%
Male householder, no spouse6641.8%
Female householder, no spouse2415.2%
Households with children under 182113.3%
Households with seniors (65+)7849.4%
Average household size2.04

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.0%29.5%
Married37.6%63.4%
Separated10.0%0.0%
Widowed0.9%1.8%
Divorced13.5%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.9%
HS graduate 46.2%
Some college, no degree 12.0%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 16.0%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.8%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten24.7%
Elementary school1432.6%
High school614.0%
College / grad school2148.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%
Agriculture & mining 16.4%
Transportation & utilities 13.8%
Other services 10.1%
Manufacturing 7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%
Retail trade 5.0%
Public administration 5.0%
Construction 3.8%
Finance & real estate 1.3%
Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.2%
Service35.8%
Sales & office6.9%
Natural resources & construction8.2%
Production & transportation23.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector59.7%
Government25.8%
Self-employed14.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.7%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.4%
Work from home14.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.9

Poverty

All people 15.9%
Under 18 years 57.1%
18 and over 10.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security50.6%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security0.6%
Cash public assistance5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP10.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure32.4%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis25.3%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression18.9%
Fair or poor health17.7%
Poor mental health16.1%
Poor physical health12.4%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.9%
Visited dentist60.0%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss15.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3410.0%
Disability%
Any disability26.3%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years19.5%
65 and over42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance40.9%
Public insurance60.7%
No insurance14.6%
Uninsured under 1917.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only35995.5%
Spanish174.7%
Other Indo-European143.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)36797.6%
Born in same state35794.9%
Born in different state31684.0%
Foreign born102.7%
Naturalized citizen92.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab287.4%
French184.8%
AncestryCount%
Italian82.1%
Polish30.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access75.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95939

What city is ZIP code 95939 in?

ZIP code 95939 is primarily assigned to Elk Creek, California.

What county is ZIP code 95939 in?

ZIP code 95939 falls within Glenn County, California.

Does ZIP code 95939 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 95939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95939 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 95939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95939 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 95939 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95939?

16% of residents in ZIP code 95939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 95939 in?

ZIP code 95939 observes the PST timezone.

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