95979 ZIP Code — Stonyford, CA

Colusa County, California

ZIP code 95979 is located in Stonyford, California, within Colusa County. It covers approximately 234.21 square miles and serves a population of 374 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.

About ZIP code 95979

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $33,000. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 95979 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

374
population
234.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95979 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95979

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95979. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Stonyford Acceptable
Stonyford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
95423 Clearlake Oaks (11.8 mi) 95987 Williams (17 mi) 95939 Elk Creek (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 374
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 234.21 sq mi
Water area 2.72 sq mi
Latitude 39.2714
Longitude -122.4973
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 68.8% 43.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 14.1% 32.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 18.8% 26.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 5.1% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

374
Population
2
People per sq mi
60.6
Median age
$33,000
Median household income
$32,337
Per capita income
$216,200
Median home value
$736
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
269
Housing units
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
3
5–9
2
7
10–14
5
12
15–19
9
11
20–24
8
21
25–34
15
18
35–44
13
22
45–54
17
10
55–59
7
20
60–64
15
62
65–74
46
22
75–84
16
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18359.4%
18 and over33990.6%
65 and over15541.4%
Median age60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.5%
Black or African American 11.2%
Two or more races 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
White29376.5%
Black or African American4311.2%
Two or more races266.8%
Hispanic or Latino92.3%
Asian61.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.8%
Other race30.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.8% 43.7% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 14.1% 32.4% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 12.9% 18.8% 26.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 5.1% 13.3%
Under $10k 8.1%
$10k–$15k 19.2%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 12.2%
$35k–$50k 5.8%
$50k–$75k 16.9%
$75k–$100k 10.5%
$100k–$150k 11.6%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.1%
$10k–$15k19.2%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k12.2%
$35k–$50k5.8%
$50k–$75k16.9%
$75k–$100k10.5%
$100k–$150k11.6%
$150k–$200k2.9%
Median income$33,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%
$50k–$100k 26.8%
$150k–$200k 16.3%
$200k–$300k 28.5%
$300k–$500k 18.7%
$500k–$1M 4.1%
$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$216,200
Median rent / month$736
Owner occupied71.5%
Renter occupied28.5%
Vacant45.9%
Single-family detached74.5%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes24.5%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)2.15

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20097.2%
1990–199923.0%
1980–198917.9%
1970–197919.2%
1960–19697.2%
1950–19594.7%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier12.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)14.2%
1 bedroom11.3%
2 bedrooms37.1%
3 bedrooms31.1%
4 bedrooms6.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle19.8%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles25.6%
3 or more30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.9%
Electricity19.8%
Propane / LP gas36.6%
Fuel oil2.3%
Wood27.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5532.0%
Cohabiting couple52.9%
Male householder, no spouse4626.7%
Female householder, no spouse6638.4%
Households with children under 182816.3%
Households with seniors (65+)12874.4%
Average household size2.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.7%12.6%
Married48.5%31.1%
Separated3.5%25.2%
Widowed9.4%2.0%
Divorced7.9%29.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 8.0%
HS graduate 45.4%
Some college, no degree 25.9%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.5%
Graduate / professional 1.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten510.9%
Elementary school1226.1%
High school1532.6%
College / grad school1430.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.5%
Other services 25.8%
Professional & management 12.5%
Construction 8.3%
Agriculture & mining 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 5.8%
Education & healthcare 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Public administration 1.7%
Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.5%
Service30.0%
Sales & office1.7%
Natural resources & construction8.3%
Production & transportation42.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.0%
Government9.2%
Self-employed30.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone71.7%
Carpool0.9%
Public transit3.5%
Walk0.9%
Work from home23.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)56.6

Poverty

All people 32.1%
Under 18 years 38.2%
18 and over 31.5%
Married-couple families 12.7%
Female-led households 38.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security75.0%
Retirement income46.5%
Supplemental Security19.2%
Cash public assistance2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.5%
High blood pressure42.2%
High cholesterol39.1%
Diabetes15.6%
Heart disease11.2%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis34.7%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer9.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.6%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health23.0%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist57.3%
Cholesterol screening93.1%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3510.3%
Disability%
Any disability25.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years25.8%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.3%
Public insurance59.0%
No insurance3.5%
Uninsured under 1917.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only37098.9%
Spanish113.0%
Other Indo-European20.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander71.9%
Other languages20.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)33790.1%
Born in same state33790.1%
Born in different state25768.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen379.9%
Not a US citizen1027.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French369.6%
Italian318.3%
German92.4%
English82.1%
AncestryCount%
Dutch61.6%
Arab51.3%
Polish30.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.0%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95979

What city is ZIP code 95979 in?

ZIP code 95979 is primarily assigned to Stonyford, California.

What county is ZIP code 95979 in?

ZIP code 95979 falls within Colusa County, California.

Does ZIP code 95979 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 95979 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 95979 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 95979 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95979?

32% of residents in ZIP code 95979 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95979?

13% 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 95979 in?

ZIP code 95979 observes the PST timezone.

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