95954 ZIP Code — Magalia, CA

Butte County, California

ZIP code 95954 is located in Magalia, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 126.83 square miles and serves a population of 10,163 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95954

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,694. 47% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 95954 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,163

population

126.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95954 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95954

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95954. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magalia	Acceptable
Magalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95942 Forest Ranch (7.8 mi) 95969 Paradise (15.1 mi) 95973 Chico (17.7 mi) 95916 Berry Creek (18.8 mi) 95965 Oroville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,163
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	126.83 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	39.9274
Longitude	-121.5457
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	45.0%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

10,163

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$58,694

Median household income

$29,833

Per capita income

$247,900

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

3,695

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

335

Under 5

360

250

5–9

269

193

10–14

208

259

15–19

280

295

20–24

318

509

25–34

548

432

35–44

465

635

45–54

684

403

55–59

435

447

60–64

482

753

65–74

811

287

75–84

310

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,033	20.0%
18 and over	8,130	80.0%
65 and over	2,356	23.2%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 4.3%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,162	74.7%
Two or more races	1,299	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	758	6.9%
Other race	467	4.3%
Asian	178	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	6.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$58,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$247,900
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	58.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	37.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	27.9%
1970–1979	33.4%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	41.7%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	5.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	27.1%
Propane / LP gas	38.1%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	26.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,764	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	467	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	754	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,015	25.4%
Households with children under 18	1,022	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,730	43.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	22.5%
Married	48.0%	41.4%
Separated	2.2%	1.7%
Widowed	3.7%	10.8%
Divorced	11.9%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	5.7%
Kindergarten	195	10.1%
Elementary school	659	34.2%
High school	471	24.5%
College / grad school	490	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Retail trade 15.6%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	843	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,468	93.2%
Spanish	264	2.8%
Other Indo-European	167	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	85	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,764	96.1%
Born in same state	9,510	93.6%
Born in different state	7,373	72.5%
Foreign born	254	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	399	3.9%
Not a US citizen	204	51.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,912	18.8%
Italian	1,366	13.4%
Arab	573	5.6%
Polish	361	3.6%
English	209	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	63	0.6%
German	43	0.4%
Norwegian	11	0.1%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95954

What city is ZIP code 95954 in?

ZIP code 95954 is primarily assigned to Magalia, California.

What county is ZIP code 95954 in?

ZIP code 95954 falls within Butte County, California.

Does ZIP code 95954 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 95954 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95954 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 95954 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95954 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 95954 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 95954?

ZIP code 95954 has an estimated population of 10,163 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 95954 in?

ZIP code 95954 observes the PST timezone.