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Butte County
Forest Ranch, CA
95942
95942 ZIP Code — Forest Ranch, CA
Butte County, California
ZIP code 95942 is located in
Forest Ranch ,
California ,
within Butte County .
It covers approximately 69.15 square miles and serves a population of
1,786 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 95942
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 $482,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($147,009) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 95942 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,786
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
69.15 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
40.0408
Longitude
-121.5395
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
13.7%
46.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
3.2%
27.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
19.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
45.6%
6.2%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$147,009
Median household income
$482,400
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 391 21.9% 18 and over 1,395 78.1% 65 and over 390 21.8% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,635 87% Two or more races 112 6% Hispanic or Latino 93 4.9% Other race 39 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
13.7%
46.4%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
3.2%
27.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
37.5%
19.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
45.6%
6.2%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 2.3% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 0.9% $100k–$150k 19.7% $150k–$200k 21.6% $200k+ 25.0% Median income $147,009
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $482,400 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.7% Renter occupied 8.3% Vacant 27.0% Single-family detached 87.9% Large apartment buildings 5.3% Mobile homes 6.7% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.9% 2000–2009 19.3% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 29.9% 1970–1979 18.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 5.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 13.2% 2 bedrooms 29.0% 3 bedrooms 45.9% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 22.3% 2 vehicles 44.4% 3 or more 33.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.3% Electricity 7.8% Propane / LP gas 58.5% Wood 26.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 508 64.1% Cohabiting couple 76 9.6% Male householder, no spouse 32 4.0% Female householder, no spouse 177 22.3% Households with children under 18 258 32.5% Households with seniors (65+) 290 36.6% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.9% 13.2% Married 57.3% 66.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 3.8% 20.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
16.6%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
13.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.0% Bachelor's or higher 31.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 116 25.7% High school 193 42.8% College / grad school 142 31.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.5%
Professional & management
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.9% Service 4.6% Sales & office 11.7% Natural resources & construction 22.6% Production & transportation 10.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.8% Government 4.1% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 16.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.3% Retirement income 23.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.6% High blood pressure 31.5% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 11.3% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 15.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.5% Depression 18.3% Fair or poor health 11.8% Poor mental health 12.8% Poor physical health 9.7% No health insurance 6.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 73.0% Cholesterol screening 94.2% Teeth loss 8.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 5.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.7% 65 and over 19.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.7% Public insurance 30.5% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,711 95.8% Spanish 61 3.6% Other Indo-European 61 3.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,622 90.8% Born in same state 1,475 82.6% Born in different state 1,188 66.5% Foreign born 147 8.2% Naturalized citizen 164 9.2% Not a US citizen 119 72.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 583 32.6% French 266 14.9% German 32 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 17 1% English 7 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95942
What city is ZIP code 95942 in?
ZIP code 95942 is primarily assigned to Forest Ranch, California.
What county is ZIP code 95942 in?
ZIP code 95942 falls within Butte County, California.
Is ZIP code 95942 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 95942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95942?
The median household income in ZIP code 95942 is $147,009, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95942?
The median home value in ZIP code 95942 is $482,400.
Does ZIP code 95942 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 95942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 95942 in?
ZIP code 95942 observes the PST timezone.
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