95947 ZIP Code — Greenville, CA

Plumas County, California

ZIP code 95947 is located in Greenville, California, within Plumas County. It covers approximately 85.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95947

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 $304,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($71,125) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,407

population

85.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenville	Acceptable
Greenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95934 Crescent Mills (8.7 mi) 96137 Westwood (10.8 mi) 95923 Canyon Dam (13.1 mi) 95983 Taylorsville (13.4 mi) 96114 Janesville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,407
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	85.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1892
Longitude	-120.9095
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	50.8%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,407

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$71,125

Median household income

$53,477

Per capita income

$304,300

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

707

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	306	21.7%
18 and over	1,101	78.3%
65 and over	417	29.6%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.7%

Two or more races 5.4%

Asian 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,261	87.7%
Two or more races	78	5.4%
Asian	43	3%
Hispanic or Latino	31	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.6%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.1%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 9.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	22.1%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	9.7%
Median income	$71,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 41.7%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$304,300
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	28.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	41.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	9.9%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	56.6%
Solar	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	119	20.3%
Households with children under 18	144	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	47.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	16.0%
Married	47.0%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.7%
Divorced	13.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 50.5%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	122	40.8%
High school	121	40.5%
College / grad school	56	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Construction 14.9%

Public administration 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Other services 3.6%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Professional & management 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	1.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.0%
Government	48.6%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	2.4%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	94.7%
Spanish	56	4.2%
Other Indo-European	13	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	43	3.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,311	93.2%
Born in same state	1,311	93.2%
Born in different state	1,070	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	96	6.8%
Not a US citizen	84	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	9%
French	104	7.4%
English	43	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	2.1%
Dutch	19	1.4%
Arab	13	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95947

What city is ZIP code 95947 in?

ZIP code 95947 is primarily assigned to Greenville, California.

What county is ZIP code 95947 in?

ZIP code 95947 falls within Plumas County, California.

Does ZIP code 95947 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 95947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95947?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 95947 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 95947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95947 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 95947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 95947 in?

ZIP code 95947 observes the PST timezone.