95255 ZIP Code — West Point, CA

Calaveras County, California

ZIP code 95255 is located in West Point, California, within Calaveras County. It covers approximately 44.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209.

About ZIP code 95255

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,139. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 95255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,787

population

44.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

95257 Wilseyville (5.2 mi) 95666 Pioneer (9 mi) 95245 Mokelumne Hill (11.4 mi) 95223 Arnold (12.5 mi) 95232 Glencoe (12.5 mi) 95689 Volcano (12.8 mi) 95684 Somerset (14.1 mi) 95665 Pine Grove (15.5 mi) 95629 Fiddletown (15.8 mi) 95246 Mountain Ranch (16.6 mi) 95636 Grizzly Flats (17.5 mi) 95249 San Andreas (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,787
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	44.13 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.4347
Longitude	-120.3771
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	52.8%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.1%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,787

Population

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$65,139

Median household income

$24,011

Per capita income

$255,100

Median home value

$1,182

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

938

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

265

65–74

233

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	18.0%
18 and over	1,466	82.0%
65 and over	583	32.6%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Two or more races 22.1%

Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.9%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,108	52.3%
Two or more races	469	22.1%
Hispanic or Latino	333	15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	6.9%
Other race	34	1.6%
Asian	29	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	37.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.8%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	23.6%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.1%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$65,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 31.5%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$255,100
Median rent / month	$1,182
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	90.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	26.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	47.9%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.4%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	47.0%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	29	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	185	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	210	28.9%
Households with children under 18	134	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	57.2%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	26.6%
Married	34.5%	49.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.6%	7.5%
Divorced	17.7%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.1%
Kindergarten	24	7.6%
Elementary school	131	41.5%
High school	100	31.6%
College / grad school	48	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 8.1%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 5.5%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	38.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.0%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	16.8%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.5%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,704	95.4%
Spanish	29	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	29	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,758	98.4%
Born in same state	1,758	98.4%
Born in different state	1,462	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.6%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	372	20.8%
Italian	239	13.4%
English	49	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.5%
Dutch	9	0.5%
Arab	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95255

What city is ZIP code 95255 in?

ZIP code 95255 is primarily assigned to West Point, California.

What county is ZIP code 95255 in?

ZIP code 95255 falls within Calaveras County, California.

Does ZIP code 95255 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 95255 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95255 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 95255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95255?

22% of residents in ZIP code 95255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 95255?

12% 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 95255 in?

ZIP code 95255 observes the PST timezone.