95956 ZIP Code — Meadow Valley, CA

Plumas County, California

ZIP code 95956 is located in Meadow Valley, California, within Plumas County. It covers approximately 59.21 square miles and serves a population of 458 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95956

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 $292,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,182) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 71% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 11% 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%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 95956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

458

population

59.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95956

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City	Status
Meadow Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	458
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	59.21 sq mi
Water area	2.72 sq mi
Latitude	39.9023
Longitude	-121.0075
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	530

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	49.7%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

458

Population

People per sq mi

61.4

Median age

$61,182

Median household income

$36,905

Per capita income

$292,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

10.7%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	21.6%
18 and over	359	78.4%
65 and over	152	33.2%
Median age	61.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	441	96.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	2%
Asian	8	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	45.8%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	28.6%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	49.7%	21.2%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	13.3%

Under $10k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 39.4%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	39.4%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	18.3%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$61,182

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 41.8%

$300k–$500k 41.2%

$1M+ 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	61.4%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	28.8%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	21.2%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	27.2%
Wood	62.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	37	20.6%
Households with children under 18	29	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	58.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.7%	7.4%
Married	72.0%	54.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.2%
Divorced	22.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 47.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	61.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	24	38.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 72.6%

Retail trade 15.1%

Construction 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.1%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	5.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	32.9%
Government	60.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.1%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.5%
Work from home	30.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.6%
Retirement income	54.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	16.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	76.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	397	86.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	450	98.3%
Born in same state	450	98.3%
Born in different state	297	64.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	106	23.1%
Italian	27	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.2%
Irish	8	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95956

What city is ZIP code 95956 in?

ZIP code 95956 is primarily assigned to Meadow Valley, California.

What county is ZIP code 95956 in?

ZIP code 95956 falls within Plumas County, California.

Does ZIP code 95956 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 95956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95956 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 95956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 95956 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 95956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95956?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 95956 in?

ZIP code 95956 observes the PST timezone.