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Sutter County
Meridian, CA
95957
95957 ZIP Code — Meridian, CA
Sutter County, California
ZIP code 95957 is located in
Meridian ,
California ,
within Sutter County .
It covers approximately 93.00 square miles and serves a population of
752 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 530 .
About ZIP code 95957
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 60%.
The gap between median ($77,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 95957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
752
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
93.00 sq mi
Water area
0.69 sq mi
Latitude
39.0544
Longitude
-121.7849
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
530
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
39.1%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
36.5%
31.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
22.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
9.2%
6.5%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$77,250
Median household income
$291,900
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 167 22.2% 18 and over 585 77.8% 65 and over 69 9.2% Median age 36.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Group Count % White 503 52.3% Hispanic or Latino 210 21.8% Other race 144 15% Two or more races 80 8.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 15 1.6% Black or African American 6 0.6% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.1%
39.1%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
36.5%
31.8%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
22.6%
26.4%
Over $200k
9.2%
6.5%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 15.3% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 20.1% $150k–$200k 7.8% $200k+ 12.7% Median income $77,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $291,900 Median rent / month $937 Owner occupied 59.7% Renter occupied 40.3% Vacant 14.1% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 12.2% 1990–1999 4.2% 1980–1989 4.5% 1970–1979 7.7% 1960–1969 15.4% 1950–1959 18.3% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 27.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 37.5% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.7% 1 vehicle 13.1% 2 vehicles 37.3% 3 or more 42.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.7% Electricity 23.1% Propane / LP gas 16.4% Fuel oil 4.5% Wood 11.9% Solar 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 137 51.1% Cohabiting couple 12 4.5% Male householder, no spouse 94 35.1% Female householder, no spouse 25 9.3% Households with children under 18 102 38.1% Households with seniors (65+) 54 20.1% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.7% 32.9% Married 43.3% 53.9% Separated 4.4% 3.1% Widowed 5.3% 6.6% Divorced 10.3% 3.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.1% Bachelor's or higher 19.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 7 4.5% Elementary school 49 31.8% High school 42 27.3% College / grad school 56 36.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
28.2%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
8.3%
Public administration
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.9% Service 19.9% Sales & office 5.4% Natural resources & construction 21.4% Production & transportation 11.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.8% Government 21.4% Self-employed 15.4% Unpaid family workers 1.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.9% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 1.2% Walk 5.5% Work from home 6.2% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.9% Retirement income 26.5% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 18.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.8% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 19.0% Fair or poor health 19.3% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.5% Visited dentist 59.6% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 16.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 50.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.0% Public insurance 37.1% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 3.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 687 91.4% Spanish 64 9.3% Other Indo-European 58 8.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 6 0.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 669 89.0% Born in same state 602 80.1% Born in different state 507 67.4% Foreign born 67 8.9% Naturalized citizen 83 11.0% Not a US citizen 46 55.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 84 11.2% Dutch 78 10.4% Italian 40 5.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 23 3.1% Polish 4 0.5% English 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.6% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95957
What city is ZIP code 95957 in?
ZIP code 95957 is primarily assigned to Meridian, California.
What county is ZIP code 95957 in?
ZIP code 95957 falls within Sutter County, California.
Does ZIP code 95957 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 95957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 95957?
ZIP code 95957 has an estimated population of 752 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95957?
The median home value in ZIP code 95957 is $291,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 95957?
The median household income in ZIP code 95957 is $77,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 95957 in?
ZIP code 95957 observes the PST timezone.
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