| City: | Burson, California |
| County: | Calaveras County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:09 AM |
| Population: | 605 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1840, -120.8975 |
| Land Area: | 9.688 sq mi |
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Burson is a small foothill community in Calaveras County, California, located about 12.5 square miles along Highway 12 between the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Central Valley. With 605 residents and 230 households, it's a quiet rural area where PO Boxes serve as the primary mail delivery method.
The post office maintains 413 PO Boxes for just 230 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.8, which means the Burson post office serves people beyond the immediate community. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative street delivery across the territory. Some residents do receive mail via rural and city carrier routes, but most rely on post office boxes.
Street names tell the story of this place. Highway 12 accounts for 53 delivery records, by far the most. Ranch roads like Four X Ranch Rd, Ferrari Ranch Rd, and Stedman Ranch Rd point to the area's agricultural heritage. Residential lanes with names like Carol Ln, Stone Ln, and Brandy Ln suggest small subdivisions carved from former ranchland. A few streets (Navajo Way, Cheyenne Dr, Arapaho Way) use Native American names, though only 3% of residents are Native American.
Burson's demographics skew older and more established. Median age is 44.3 years. About 74% of housing units are owner-occupied, with a median home value of $571,900. Median household income is $101,223, well above California's median. The area isn't heavily developed: only 12 business establishments employ 44 workers. Many residents commute elsewhere, with 285 people in transportation/warehousing and 139 federal workers suggesting commutes to Sacramento or the San Joaquin Valley.
Mail to Burson should be addressed with a PO Box number:
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BURSON, CA 95225Highway 12 dominates delivery with 53 records, while ranch roads and residential lanes reflect the transition from agricultural to residential use.
ZIP Code 95225 has 605 residents and 230 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 605Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,609Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 62.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $558,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.15Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 504 | 506 | 565 | 570 | 749 | 609 | 436 | 470 | 378 | 618 | 1,001 | 1,019 | 1,224 | 1,609 |
| Decennial Census | 672 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 605 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.3
Male Median Age: 43.9
Female Median Age: 44.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 20 | 9 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 12 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| Total | 39 | 43 | 22 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 40 | 34 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 37 | 48 | 18 | 11 | 13 |
| White: | 478 | 74.92% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 87 | 13.64% |
| Asian: | 12 | 1.88% |
| American Indian: | 19 | 2.98% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 38 | 5.96% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 297 | 49.09% | 43.9 years |
| Females: | 308 | 50.91% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 605 | 100% | 44.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,544 | 95.96% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 65 | 4.04% |
| Total Population: | 1,609 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,544 | 95.96% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 65 | 4.04% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $60,938 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $109,444 and female is $37,338, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $72,106 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,938 | $53,167 | $52,788 | $19,922 | $53,482 | $56,367 | $0 | $66,417 | $68,750 | $85,532 | $88,333 | $95,713 | $101,223 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $75,341 | $61,050 | $54,423 | $18,672 | $0 | $55,938 | $0 | $110,375 | $0 | $85,904 | $88,843 | $96,157 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $71,439 | $79,538 | $0 | $109,444 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,750 | $66,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,176 | $33,861 | $36,443 | $37,338 |
| Employed: | 666 | 48.47% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 708 | 51.53% |
| Total: | 1,374 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 75 | 11.26% |
| Service: | 172 | 25.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 193 | 28.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 134 | 20.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 92 | 13.81% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 666 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $558,700, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $215,800 (62.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.46% (89.70% with a mortgage, 10.30% free-and-clear) and renters 31.54% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.71%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,900 | $319,100 | $304,900 | $165,400 | $190,300 | $306,000 | $0 | $361,100 | $331,300 | $325,000 | $594,900 | $599,700 | $571,900 | $558,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 139 | 91.45% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 8.55% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $818 | $0 | $636 | $636 | $686 | $730 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 296 | 61.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 7.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 152 | 31.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 482 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 482 | 91.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 46 | 8.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 528 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 528 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 528 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (36.66%). College enrollment is 27.01%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 532 | 48.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 397 | 36.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 76 | 6.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 91 | 8.30% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,096 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,096 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 91 | 8.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 836 | 50.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 728 | 43.70% |
| No Insurance: | 102 | 6.12% |
| Total: | 1,666 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,564 | 93.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.5% | 30.1% | 26.8% | 37.4% | 30.5% | 17.0% | 25.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 113 | 36.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 114 | 36.66% |
| College or graduate school: | 84 | 27.01% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 227 | 72.99% |
ZIP Code 95225 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 39 people with an annual payroll of $1,463,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 432Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $374,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,463,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 39Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95225 is located in Calaveras County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95225. It covers 9.688 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.04 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 9.688 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.04 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1730.82 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95225 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.