| City: | Wallace, California |
| County: | Calaveras County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:56:29 AM |
| Population: | 525 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1913, -120.9569 |
| Land Area: | 4.876 sq mi |
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Wallace sits in California's Gold Country, a small rural community in Calaveras County where everyone relies on PO Box mail. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street carrier delivery across the 6.8 square miles.
The Wallace post office maintains 369 PO Boxes for 185 local households. That's nearly twice as many boxes as homes. This 2.0x adoption rate shows the post office serves the immediate area plus surrounding properties. People from outlying areas depend on Wallace for mail access.
With 525 residents and a median age of 47.5, this is an established community. Almost half the workforce (49.3%) works from home. Median household income sits at $72,188, and median home values reach $456,300. Of the 201 total housing units, 185 are occupied and 172 are owner-occupied. That's 93% homeownership.
Street names tell two stories. Mining heritage appears in Quartz Drive, Limestone Drive, Slate Drive, and Crystal Drive. The area's newer development uses nature themes, particularly birds: Hawks Landing Court, Goshawk Court, Cormorant Drive, Teal Court, Turnstone Court, Verdin Court, and Willet Court. Wallace Lake Drive takes its name from the local water feature.
The ZIP has minimal city carrier delivery (just 2 records on route C001) but 46 rural route records (R001). That mix makes sense for a community where most properties sit on larger parcels requiring rural carrier service. General Delivery (route G001) is also available for those without a permanent PO Box.
Mail addressed to Wallace requires a PO Box number. With no carrier delivery available for most addresses, the post office serves as the community's mail hub for both residents and the surrounding countryside.
Street names blend Gold Country mining history with modern nature-themed development, particularly bird species.
ZIP Code 95254 has 525 residents and 185 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly 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 (76.8%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 525Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 313Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 107.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 185Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $466,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.96Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 144 | 511 | 463 | 682 | 955 | 897 | 1,093 | 1,151 | 1,035 | 721 | 769 | 350 | 316 | 313 |
| Decennial Census | 480 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 525 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 48.7
Female Median Age: 44.9
| 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 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Female | 14 | 12 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 22 | 33 | 51 | 39 | 58 | 21 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 403 | 72.61% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 68 | 12.25% |
| Asian: | 30 | 5.41% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 1.80% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.54% |
| Other: | 37 | 6.67% |
| Total: | 555 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 258 | 49.14% | 48.7 years |
| Females: | 267 | 50.86% | 44.9 years |
| Total: | 525 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 296 | 94.57% |
| 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: | 17 | 5.43% |
| Total Population: | 313 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 296 | 94.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17 | 5.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $47,010 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,559. Family households earn a median of $143,700 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $143,700). By gender, male median income is $72,500 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $72,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.2%, which is far greater 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 Management (47.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,010 | $148,422 | $151,298 | $72,120 | $107,238 | $118,966 | $98,726 | $100,795 | $103,559 | $101,745 | $105,243 | $67,614 | $72,188 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $46,691 | $103,750 | $160,132 | $105,056 | $117,845 | $118,879 | $111,250 | $113,644 | $104,534 | $105,432 | $102,215 | $108,142 | $112,788 | $143,700 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $148,422 | $0 | $72,065 | $0 | $0 | $95,098 | $74,455 | $101,250 | $101,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $250,001 | $0 | $88,583 | $0 | $70,581 | $66,930 | $69,476 | $70,667 | $0 | $73,618 | $76,964 | $77,969 | $72,500 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,682 | $42,632 | $0 | $33,882 | $35,830 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 251 | 80.19% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 62 | 19.81% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 120 | 47.81% |
| Service: | 23 | 9.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 84 | 33.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 4.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 5.18% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 251 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $466,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $245,700 (111.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,200. 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 51.12% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 48.88% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than 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 | $220,300 | $249,700 | $257,700 | $242,600 | $282,300 | $306,500 | $342,500 | $336,400 | $387,800 | $375,300 | $374,400 | $465,300 | $456,300 | $466,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 87 | 100.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 87 | 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 51.12% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 87 | 48.88% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 178 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 178 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 178 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, 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%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 17 | 5.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 5.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 53 | 18.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 129 | 45.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 2.10% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 5.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 49 | 17.13% |
| Total: | 286 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 253 | 88.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 65 | 22.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 245 | 69.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 109 | 30.79% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 354 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 354 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 11 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 95254 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $1,542,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 373Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $324,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,542,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95254 is located in Calaveras County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 4th and 5th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95254. It covers 4.876 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.692 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: | 4.876 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.692 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04,05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12836.2, 1730.82 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0683304Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wallace CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95254 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.