95249 ZIP Code — San Andreas, CA

Calaveras County, California

ZIP code 95249 is located in San Andreas, California, within Calaveras County. It covers approximately 81.23 square miles and serves a population of 4,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95249

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $392,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $43,815. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 95249 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,908

population

81.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
San Andreas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95246 Mountain Ranch (3.8 mi) 95251 Vallecito (8.8 mi) 95245 Mokelumne Hill (9.1 mi) 95247 Murphys (9.1 mi) 95222 Angels Camp (10.4 mi) 95232 Glencoe (11.2 mi) 95642 Jackson (13.4 mi) 95252 Valley Springs (13.7 mi) 95310 Columbia (14.1 mi) 95665 Pine Grove (14.4 mi) 95257 Wilseyville (14.8 mi) 95370 Sonora (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,908
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	81.23 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.1944
Longitude	-120.5806
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	209

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	6.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

4,908

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$43,815

Median household income

$24,630

Per capita income

$392,000

Median home value

$1,487

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,509

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

145

5–9

124

108

10–14

210

15–19

180

20–24

416

25–34

355

292

35–44

250

146

45–54

124

55–59

200

60–64

170

471

65–74

402

347

75–84

296

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	913	18.6%
18 and over	3,995	81.4%
65 and over	1,682	34.3%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,178	81.1%
Two or more races	312	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	246	4.8%
Other race	152	2.9%
Asian	114	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	89	1.7%
Black or African American	63	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	6.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$43,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 62.4%

$500k–$1M 19.4%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$392,000
Median rent / month	$1,487
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	20.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.8%
Electricity	22.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	854	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	185	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	317	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	299	18.1%
Households with children under 18	409	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,028	62.1%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	23.6%
Married	34.2%	50.4%
Separated	2.7%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	12.4%
Divorced	20.3%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	3.8%
Kindergarten	26	2.4%
Elementary school	356	32.8%
High school	342	31.5%
College / grad school	321	29.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 29.1%

Construction 13.4%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Retail trade 11.5%

Other services 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	37.7%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.2%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 43.8%

18 and over 30.1%

Married-couple families 25.5%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	591	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	27.7%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	66.2%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,728	96.3%
Spanish	173	3.7%
Other Indo-European	125	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	40	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,612	94.0%
Born in same state	4,607	93.9%
Born in different state	3,692	75.2%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	296	6.0%
Not a US citizen	53	17.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,177	24%
Italian	711	14.5%
Arab	202	4.1%
English	146	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	69	1.4%
Polish	36	0.7%
Dutch	28	0.6%
Irish	18	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95249

What city is ZIP code 95249 in?

ZIP code 95249 is primarily assigned to San Andreas, California.

What county is ZIP code 95249 in?

ZIP code 95249 falls within Calaveras County, California.

Does ZIP code 95249 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 95249 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95249?

33% of residents in ZIP code 95249 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95249 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 95249 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95249 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 95249 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 95249 in?

ZIP code 95249 observes the PST timezone.