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Colusa County
Maxwell, CA
95955
95955 ZIP Code — Maxwell, CA
Colusa County, California
ZIP code 95955 is located in
Maxwell ,
California ,
within Colusa County .
It covers approximately 130.93 square miles and serves a population of
1,413 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 95955
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 $291,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($52,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 95955 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,413
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
011
Geography
Land area
130.93 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
39.3200
Longitude
-122.1617
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
43.7%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
32.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
18.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
5.6%
5.1%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$52,250
Median household income
$291,900
Median home value
$1,179
Median monthly rent
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 354 25.1% 18 and over 1,059 74.9% 65 and over 217 15.4% Median age 35.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 811 41% Hispanic or Latino 564 28.5% Two or more races 469 23.7% Other race 122 6.2% Asian 10 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
43.7%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
29.3%
32.4%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
14.9%
18.8%
26.4%
Over $200k
5.6%
5.1%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $15k–$25k 26.2% $25k–$35k 10.2% $35k–$50k 8.0% $50k–$75k 10.8% $75k–$100k 12.8% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 7.2% $200k+ 9.9% Median income $52,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $291,900 Median rent / month $1,179 Owner occupied 66.5% Renter occupied 33.5% Vacant 16.8% Single-family detached 89.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 6.3% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 8.8% 1990–1999 5.3% 1980–1989 13.4% 1970–1979 12.2% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 13.6% 1940–1949 19.3% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.0% 1 bedroom 5.6% 2 bedrooms 34.5% 3 bedrooms 49.8% 4 bedrooms 8.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 34.0% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 20.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 44.2% Electricity 31.4% Propane / LP gas 3.2% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 8.2% Solar 8.7% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 318 59.1% Cohabiting couple 17 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 36 6.7% Female householder, no spouse 167 31.0% Households with children under 18 187 34.8% Households with seniors (65+) 163 30.3% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.8% 18.7% Married 57.1% 57.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 19.3% Divorced 5.1% 4.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
30.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
Some college, no degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 59.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 32 7.2% Kindergarten 13 2.9% Elementary school 231 52.3% High school 34 7.7% College / grad school 132 29.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
46.8%
Public administration
11.3%
Education & healthcare
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Professional & management
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 8.6% Sales & office 11.7% Natural resources & construction 26.3% Production & transportation 21.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.0% Government 21.9% Self-employed 18.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.8% Carpool 17.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 10.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.8% Retirement income 9.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 12.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.4% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.6% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 19.1% Fair or poor health 20.4% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.1% Visited dentist 55.7% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 4.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 60.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.4% Public insurance 41.9% No insurance 9.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,337 94.6% Spanish 323 24.2% Other Indo-European 312 23.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 11 0.8% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,008 71.3% Born in same state 993 70.3% Born in different state 884 62.6% Foreign born 15 1.1% Naturalized citizen 405 28.7% Not a US citizen 123 30.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 117 8.3% Italian 65 4.6%
Ancestry Count % English 17 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 78.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95955
What city is ZIP code 95955 in?
ZIP code 95955 is primarily assigned to Maxwell, California.
What county is ZIP code 95955 in?
ZIP code 95955 falls within Colusa County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 95955?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 95955 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95955?
20% of residents in ZIP code 95955 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 95955?
ZIP code 95955 has an estimated population of 1,413 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95955?
The median household income in ZIP code 95955 is $52,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95955 in?
ZIP code 95955 observes the PST timezone.
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