| City: | Richvale, California |
| County: | Butte County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:24:55 PM |
| Population: | 142 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 530 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.4959, -121.7472 |
| Land Area: | 0.417 sq mi |
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Richvale is a small agricultural community in Butte County, California, where rice farming defines the local economy. With just 142 residents and 50 households spread across 7 square miles, this tiny settlement serves as a mail hub for the surrounding rice-growing region. The post office maintains 142 PO Boxes, nearly three times the local household count (adoption rate of 2.84), because farmers, seasonal workers, and agricultural businesses across the area rely on Richvale for mail service.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. While the ZIP does have limited street delivery (one city route and one rural route), PO Boxes remain the primary method for most residents and businesses. Street names like Rice Avenue and Calrose Avenue (named after the Calrose rice variety developed in California) tell the story of this community's agricultural heritage.
Despite its small population, Richvale supports 10 business establishments employing 529 workers. That's nearly four times the local population, indicating these are agricultural operations serving the broader region. The education level is notably high for such a small rural community, with 37% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
The community is 87% white, with 11% Hispanic residents. Median age is 39 years. Of the 55 total housing units, 50 are occupied and 43 are owner-occupied. There are no seasonal vacation homes here. This is a year-round agricultural community where people live and work the land.
Mail should be addressed to:
PO Box [number]
Richvale, CA 95974Limited street delivery is available for some addresses, but PO Boxes are the standard and most reliable option.
Street names reference rice farming heritage (Rice Ave, Calrose Ave) alongside small-town basics (Church St, Broadway).
ZIP Code 95974 has 142 residents and 50 households (average 2.84 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, slightly older than the state (37.5) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 142Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 93Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 340.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 0 | 77 | 65 | 93 |
| Decennial Census | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 142 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 38
Female Median Age: 43
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| White: | 124 | 82.67% |
| Black: | 3 | 2.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 11.33% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.67% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 52.11% | 38.0 years |
| Females: | 68 | 47.89% | 43.0 years |
| Total: | 142 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 93 | 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: | 93 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($96,334), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($61,569), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 11.8%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Production (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 11 | 11.83% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 82 | 88.17% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 11 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($695,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,956), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 59 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 59 | 100% |
In 2023, 36.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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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): | 47 | 50.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 12.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 24.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 11.83% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 36.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 48 | 34.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 93 | 65.96% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 141 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 141 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 95974 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 521 people with an annual payroll of $37,934,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 9,213Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,991,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $37,934,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 521Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 95974 is located in Butte County, California, within the Chico, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17020) and California's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 209,470 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 95974. It covers 0.417 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chico, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 209,470Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chico-Paradise, CA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.417 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 28089.47 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0660662Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Richvale CDP; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 95974 is in the Biggs Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 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 January 1, 2026.