| City: | Drytown, California |
| City Alias: | Sutter Creek |
| County: | Amador County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:20 AM |
| Population: | 175 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 209 / 279 / 350 / 916 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.4516, -120.8629 |
| Land Area: | 3.491 sq mi |
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Drytown sits in California's Gold Country, a tiny community of 175 residents spread across 2.6 square miles of Amador County. This isn't your typical rural town. With a median household income of $250,000 and per capita income of $151,885, it's one of California's most affluent small communities. The median age of 51.1 years and small household size (2.0 people per home) point to a retirement and second-home destination in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
The post office maintains 53 PO Boxes for 86 occupied homes. That's a 62% adoption rate, meaning most households use PO Boxes while some receive street delivery. Mail delivery uses both city and rural carrier routes. Gopher Flat Road accounts for the most delivery points (10 records), followed by State Highway 49, Spanish Street, and Main Street. Street names like China Street and Spanish Street hint at Gold Rush-era history.
This ZIP was classified as PO Box only, but that doesn't match current reality. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route and one rural route. This is typical for older P-ZIPs where the classification was set decades ago and never updated. It's not a PO Box Only Zone, so alternative delivery options exist nearby.
Drytown is also served by the Sutter Creek post office, a neighboring Gold Country town. Both names are valid for mailing. The area has 4 business establishments employing 29 people. Of the 96 total housing units, 10 are vacant and 4 are used seasonally. With 62% owner-occupied homes and 32% of the housing stock built before 1939, this is a historic community that has attracted affluent buyers seeking a rural California lifestyle.
Street names like China Street and Spanish Street preserve Drytown's Gold Rush heritage, while rural roads like Gopher Flat Road serve the surrounding foothill properties.
ZIP Code 95699 has 175 residents and 86 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 51.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.7% male and 46.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.1%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 175Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 147Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 50.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,001Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 86Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $856,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.03Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.49Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 138 | 163 | 267 | 148 | 217 | 143 | 201 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 60 | 86 | 147 |
| Decennial Census | 154 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 175 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.1
Male Median Age: 49.3
Female Median Age: 51.9
| 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 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
| White: | 149 | 88.69% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 4.76% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.60% |
| Other: | 7 | 4.17% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 94 | 53.71% | 49.3 years |
| Females: | 81 | 46.29% | 51.9 years |
| Total: | 175 | 100% | 51.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 147 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 147 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 147 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $250,001, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $228,829 (1,080.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250,001. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $250,001 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $250,001 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.0%, which is tends to be lower 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 (70.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,172 | $21,094 | $73,555 | $77,188 | $108,333 | $0 | $113,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $70,595 | $73,150 | $74,219 | $107,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,856 | $16,763 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $17,045 | $17,051 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 84 | 60.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 56 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 70.24% |
| Service: | 10 | 11.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 7.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 10.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 84 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $856,000, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $513,600 (150.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $856,000. 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 92.98% (73.58% with a mortgage, 26.42% free-and-clear) and renters 7.02% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,400 | $344,900 | $342,000 | $405,600 | $347,900 | $341,400 | $342,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $856,000 |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 4 | 100.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 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): | 39 | 68.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 24.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 7.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 90.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 9.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 63 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.90% 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 95.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 91.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 4.48% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 47.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 29.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 4.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 9.70% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 5.22% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 128 | 95.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 14.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 135 | 58.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 89 | 38.70% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 2.61% |
| Total: | 230 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 224 | 97.39% |
| 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% | -666,666,666.0% | 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): | 6 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 95699 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $439,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 59Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $81,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $439,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95699 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 95699. It covers 3.491 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 3.491 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 0619976Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Drytown CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95699 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.