95970 ZIP Code — Princeton, CA

Colusa County, California

ZIP code 95970 is located in Princeton, California, within Colusa County. It covers approximately 32.10 square miles and serves a population of 466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95970

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $458,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($82,054) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 95970 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

466

population

32.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princeton	Acceptable
Princeton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95920 Butte City (8.1 mi) 95932 Colusa (10.4 mi) 95943 Glenn (13 mi) 95988 Willows (14 mi) 95917 Biggs (16.8 mi) 95948 Gridley (17 mi) 95938 Durham (18.3 mi) 95982 Sutter (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	466
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	32.10 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	39.4074
Longitude	-122.0731
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	41.0%	43.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	18.8%	26.4%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

466

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$82,054

Median household income

$44,308

Per capita income

$458,300

Median home value

$1,138

Median monthly rent

67.8%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	135	29.0%
18 and over	331	71.0%
65 and over	89	19.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Black or African American 2.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	442	94.4%
Black or African American	12	2.6%
Two or more races	6	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.4%
Other race	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	43.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	32.4%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	18.8%	26.4%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 1.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	1.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	22.4%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$82,054

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 33.1%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$458,300
Median rent / month	$1,138
Owner occupied	67.8%
Renter occupied	32.2%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	61.7%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.8%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	4.4%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	70.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	37	20.2%
Households with children under 18	54	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	37.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.9%	11.0%
Married	86.2%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.0%
Divorced	7.9%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.0%
Elementary school	63	63.0%
High school	21	21.0%
College / grad school	10	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Retail trade 20.5%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Public administration 8.9%

Education & healthcare 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Construction 2.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	36.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 41.5%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	416	89.3%
Spanish	12	2.9%
Other Indo-European	12	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	450	96.6%
Born in same state	450	96.6%
Born in different state	339	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	3.4%
Not a US citizen	10	62.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	11.8%
French	40	8.6%
Dutch	15	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	3%
English	4	0.9%
Polish	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95970

What city is ZIP code 95970 in?

ZIP code 95970 is primarily assigned to Princeton, California.

What county is ZIP code 95970 in?

ZIP code 95970 falls within Glenn County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95970?

21% of residents in ZIP code 95970 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95970?

14% 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 95970 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 95970 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95970 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 95970 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 95970 in?

ZIP code 95970 observes the PST timezone.