95251 ZIP Code — Vallecito, CA

Calaveras County, California

ZIP code 95251 is located in Vallecito, California, within Calaveras County. It covers approximately 12.22 square miles and serves a population of 521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95251

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 $389,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,074. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 95251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

521

population

12.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vallecito	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95247 Murphys (0.4 mi) 95310 Columbia (5.3 mi) 95222 Angels Camp (7.2 mi) 95249 San Andreas (8.8 mi) 95246 Mountain Ranch (8.9 mi) 95370 Sonora (9.2 mi) 95372 Soulsbyville (13.5 mi) 95383 Twain Harte (14.7 mi) 95245 Mokelumne Hill (15.3 mi) 95327 Jamestown (15.5 mi) 95228 Copperopolis (16.9 mi) 95379 Tuolumne (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	521
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	12.22 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1019
Longitude	-120.4694
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	209

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

521

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$95,074

Median household income

$57,729

Per capita income

$389,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	521	100.0%
65 and over	189	36.3%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	515	97.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.1%
Two or more races	6	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	11.4%	6.1%	13.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$95,074

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 42.7%

$500k–$1M 17.2%

$1M+ 16.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$389,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	22.1%
Propane / LP gas	48.3%
Wood	24.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	29.7%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	47.3%
Average household size	1.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	0.0%
Married	82.3%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	4.8%
Divorced	0.0%	35.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 52.4%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Construction 21.3%

Professional & management 18.2%

Finance & real estate 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	31.3%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.6%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	32.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.4%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.8%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	100.0%
Spanish	8	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	496	95.2%
Born in same state	496	95.2%
Born in different state	429	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	4.8%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	12.3%
French	51	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	2.9%
Irish	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.8%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95251

What city is ZIP code 95251 in?

ZIP code 95251 is primarily assigned to Vallecito, California.

What county is ZIP code 95251 in?

ZIP code 95251 falls within Calaveras County, California.

Does ZIP code 95251 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 95251 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95251 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 95251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95251?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 95251 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 95251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 95251 in?

ZIP code 95251 observes the PST timezone.