95968 ZIP Code — Palermo, CA

Butte County, California

ZIP code 95968 is located in Palermo, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 1.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95968

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 $119,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The gap between median ($41,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 95968 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,366

population

1.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palermo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95966 Oroville (8.1 mi) 95914 Bangor (9.7 mi) 95917 Biggs (10.9 mi) 95972 Rackerby (12.3 mi) 95948 Gridley (12.3 mi) 95919 Brownsville (14.5 mi) 95918 Browns Valley (15.1 mi) 95965 Oroville (16 mi) 95953 Live Oak (17 mi) 95962 Oregon House (18.5 mi) 95935 Dobbins (18.9 mi) 95925 Challenge (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,366
Population density	759 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	1.80 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4305
Longitude	-121.5540
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	76.4%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.2%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,366

Population

759

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$41,875

Median household income

$33,324

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

52.0%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

108

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	15.2%
18 and over	1,158	84.8%
65 and over	231	16.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

Hispanic or Latino 11%

Two or more races 10.3%

Other race 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,026	66.9%
Hispanic or Latino	168	11%
Two or more races	158	10.3%
Other race	96	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	63	4.1%
Asian	23	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.4%	46.4%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	27.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	19.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.2%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 26.6%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	26.6%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$41,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	52.0%
Renter occupied	48.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	48.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	41.4%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	15.1%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.4%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Wood	19.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	39	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	169	31.4%
Female householder, no spouse	96	17.8%
Households with children under 18	108	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	35.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	15.3%
Married	38.5%	58.0%
Separated	14.1%	8.1%
Widowed	7.4%	3.1%
Divorced	16.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 27.9%

HS graduate 27.1%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	180	81.1%
High school	17	7.7%
College / grad school	12	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.8%

Construction 19.0%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Professional & management 8.6%

Retail trade 7.1%

Public administration 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.0%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	26.0%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,342	98.2%
Spanish	139	10.4%
Other Indo-European	116	8.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,069	78.3%
Born in same state	1,069	78.3%
Born in different state	1,019	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	297	21.7%
Not a US citizen	83	27.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	20.6%
Arab	181	13.3%
French	55	4%
Dutch	20	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.1%
German	9	0.7%
Polish	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95968

What city is ZIP code 95968 in?

ZIP code 95968 is primarily assigned to Palermo, California.

What county is ZIP code 95968 in?

ZIP code 95968 falls within Butte County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95968?

8% 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 95968 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 95968 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95968?

The median home value in ZIP code 95968 is $119,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 95968?

The median household income in ZIP code 95968 is $41,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 95968 in?

ZIP code 95968 observes the PST timezone.