| City: | Amador City, California |
| County: | Amador County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:59:09 AM |
| Population: | 284 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 350 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.4307, -120.8386 |
| Land Area: | 2.063 sq mi |
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Amador City is California's smallest incorporated city and a historic Gold Rush town in the Sierra Nevada foothills. With just 284 residents in a 3 square mile area, it retains the character of a 19th-century mining community. Median age is 52 years, and the population is 80% White with 17% Hispanic residents.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist across this territory. The post office maintains 169 PO Boxes for 123 occupied homes, a rate of 1.37 boxes per household. That means the post office serves not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas who travel here for mail access.
Street names preserve mining history. Bunker Hill Road and Gods Hill Road reference mining claims. Fremont Mine Road honors John C. Frémont's gold discovery. The town even maintains authentic alley names from the 1850s, including Pig Turd Alley, Keystone Alley, and Last Chance Alley. These colorful names appear in official USPS address records.
Over half the workforce (51%) works from home, well above the national average. That's common in small historic towns where residents run antique shops, art studios, or work remotely. Median household income is $91,233 with median home values at $350,600. The town has 10 business establishments employing 45 people.
Mail service combines both rural routes and a small city route covering 18 named streets. General Delivery is available at the post office. Housing is 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied, with minimal seasonal vacancy (5%). This is a year-round residential community, not a vacation spot.
Street names preserve 1850s Gold Rush mining heritage with authentic alley names still in official use.
ZIP Code 95601 has 284 residents and 123 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 284Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 294Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 137.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,023Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 123Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $448,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 213 | 183 | 139 | 161 | 137 | 178 | 132 | 144 | 151 | 136 | 310 | 352 | 358 | 294 |
| Decennial Census | 198 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 284 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 52.7
| 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 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
| Female | 9 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 5 | 8 |
| White: | 227 | 80.78% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 30 | 10.68% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 3.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 281 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 149 | 52.46% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 135 | 47.54% | 52.7 years |
| Total: | 284 | 100% | 52.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 292 | 99.32% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.68% |
| Total Population: | 294 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 292 | 99.32% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.68% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,023, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $41,861 (80.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,301. Family households earn a median of $94,395 versus $47,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,478). By gender, male median income is $91,406 and female is $93,809, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,403 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (86.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,162 | $43,750 | $19,688 | $43,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,722 | $42,250 | $80,905 | $88,286 | $91,233 | $94,023 |
| Median Family Income | $52,365 | $45,938 | $24,167 | $4,875 | $0 | $0 | $110,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,358 | $88,891 | $91,610 | $94,395 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,000 | $15,000 | $18,438 | $68,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,167 | $28,487 | $0 | $51,875 | $63,026 | $56,250 | $47,917 |
| Median Male Income | $49,250 | $34,844 | $51,250 | $74,063 | $0 | $73,438 | $75,313 | $73,750 | $55,833 | $65,000 | $64,531 | $69,375 | $71,389 | $91,406 |
| Median Female Income | $57,500 | $24,250 | $103,750 | $45,313 | $0 | $0 | $41,667 | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $78,671 | $86,198 | $88,940 | $93,809 |
| Employed: | 162 | 59.78% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 2.58% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 102 | 37.64% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 140 | 86.42% |
| Service: | 14 | 8.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 2.47% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 2.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 162 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $448,700, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $216,800 (93.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,600. The median gross rent is $1,708, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $333 (24.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $858. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.66% (75.65% with a mortgage, 24.35% free-and-clear) and renters 24.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.15%, which is much higher 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 | $231,900 | $131,300 | $164,600 | $143,800 | $159,700 | $0 | $0 | $380,000 | $409,100 | $431,800 | $363,500 | $353,300 | $350,600 | $448,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 10.81% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 32.43% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 16.22% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 15 | 40.54% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,375 | $991 | $770 | $970 | $875 | $830 | $860 | $833 | $850 | $1,068 | $1,136 | $1,173 | $1,625 | $1,708 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 87 | 57.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 18.42% |
| Renter Occupied: | 37 | 24.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 152 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 152 | 80.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 36 | 19.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 167 | 88.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 21 | 11.17% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 188 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.83%). College enrollment is 8.33%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 1.48% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 23 | 8.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 8.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 143 | 52.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 59 | 21.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 18 | 6.64% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 267 | 98.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 77 | 28.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 225 | 68.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 103 | 31.21% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.61% |
| Total: | 330 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 328 | 99.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 34.8% | 45.8% | 52.1% | 45.5% | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
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): | 17 | 70.83% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 20.83% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 91.67% |
ZIP Code 95601 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $1,449,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 192Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $243,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,449,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95601 is located in Amador 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 95601. It covers 2.063 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.033 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: | 2.063 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.033 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: | 0601514Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Amador City city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95601 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.