| City: | Meadow Valley, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Spanish Ranch |
| County: | Plumas County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:01:45 AM |
| Population: | 458 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9023, -121.0075 |
| Land Area: | 59.207 sq mi |
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This is a PO Box-only ZIP code serving a 24-square-mile area. There's no street delivery, so the 230 PO Boxes at the post office represent the primary mail service for nearly all households. Just three main roads define the delivery area: Bucks Lake Road, Old Big Creek Road, and Silver Creek Road. The postal system combines city and rural carrier routes to handle delivery, which is typical for mountain communities spread across large, forested areas.
The street names reference local waterways and outdoor recreation areas typical of California's northern mountain communities. Bucks Lake Road is the main thoroughfare, connecting residents to the nearby lake and national forest recreation areas.
ZIP Code 95956 has 458 residents and 237 households (average 1.93 persons per household). The median age is 57.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.7%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 458Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 373Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,324Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 237Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $306,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.93Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 376 | 421 | 346 | 459 | 431 | 419 | 324 | 290 | 348 | 399 | 429 | 458 | 486 | 373 |
| Decennial Census | 401 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 458 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.8
Male Median Age: 60.3
Female Median Age: 56.4
| 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 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 9 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 19 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 24 | 39 | 39 | 57 | 61 | 53 | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| White: | 397 | 87.44% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 5.51% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.10% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 1.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 3.52% |
| Total: | 454 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 220 | 48.03% | 60.3 years |
| Females: | 238 | 51.97% | 56.4 years |
| Total: | 458 | 100% | 57.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 366 | 98.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.88% |
| Total Population: | 373 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 366 | 98.12% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 7 | 1.88% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,324, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $29,657 (93.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,114. Family households earn a median of $61,397 versus $54,960 for nonfamily households (a difference of $6,437). By gender, male median income is $195,625 and female is $76,607, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $119,018 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.4%, which is considerably 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 (78.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,667 | $53,542 | $49,444 | $56,923 | $55,909 | $57,188 | $67,566 | $110,625 | $71,438 | $0 | $74,009 | $61,182 | $63,074 | $61,324 |
| Median Family Income | $75,357 | $74,500 | $74,250 | $85,500 | $76,000 | $89,464 | $115,500 | $125,804 | $126,071 | $128,839 | $108,214 | $0 | $0 | $61,397 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,083 | $31,993 | $31,681 | $33,654 | $0 | $0 | $51,964 | $62,308 | $0 | $63,571 | $67,344 | $61,014 | $0 | $54,960 |
| Median Male Income | $32,167 | $41,875 | $40,469 | $42,206 | $0 | $58,889 | $0 | $93,250 | $61,250 | $0 | $143,750 | $0 | $0 | $195,625 |
| Median Female Income | $20,431 | $20,242 | $20,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,923 | $62,115 | $64,531 | $49,583 | $65,703 | $0 | $0 | $76,607 |
| Employed: | 88 | 30.45% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 201 | 69.55% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 78.41% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 5.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 11.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 4.55% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $306,400, which is falls short of the national median ($332,700), is down $45,500 (12.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,300. The median gross rent is $1,168, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $521 (80.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,168. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.98% (50.42% with a mortgage, 49.58% free-and-clear) and renters 36.02% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 63.02%, which is far 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 | $351,900 | $328,100 | $237,500 | $200,000 | $209,500 | $210,400 | $226,500 | $247,400 | $235,100 | $249,500 | $261,500 | $292,600 | $280,200 | $306,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 50 | 74.63% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 17 | 25.37% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $647 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,168 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 60 | 32.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 31.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 67 | 36.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 36.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 317 | 63.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 503 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 463 | 92.05% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 7.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 503 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 22.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 81.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). 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 elementary (76.19%). College enrollment is 23.81%, 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): | 108 | 38.71% |
| Some college, no degree: | 71 | 25.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 46 | 16.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 4.66% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 41 | 14.70% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 54 | 19.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 21.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 302 | 74.75% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 4.21% |
| Total: | 404 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 387 | 95.79% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 14.5% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 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): | 32 | 76.19% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 23.81% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 76.19% |
ZIP Code 95956 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $581,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 238Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $108,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $581,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95956 is located in Plumas County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95956. It covers 59.207 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.722 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: | 59.207 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.722 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6183.59 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0646618Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Meadow Valley CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 95956 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 March 1, 2026.