ZIP Code 95988 in Willows, CA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Willows, California
Names to Avoid:
Fruto
County:Glenn County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:02:09 AM
Population:8,842 [See All]
Area Code:530
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.5448, -122.2664
Land Area:328.628 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 95988 has 8,842 residents and 3,261 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (60.9%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:8,842Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:8,808Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:9,158Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:26.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,339Source: Census ACS
Households:3,261Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$297,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.04Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--8,6648,7898,9378,9138,7678,6638,6558,3818,2988,4608,4838,7489,0608,808
Decennial Census8,857------------------8,842--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.8

Male Median Age: 36.3

Female Median Age: 39.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2783693503072512743083032542262522602912561931368075
Female256306312312201261289274266239222318293251190152113124
Total534675662619452535597577520465474578584507383288193199
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,38849.76%
Black:540.50%
Hispanic:*2,99127.62%
Asian:3283.03%
American Indian:3803.51%
Hawaiian:150.14%
Other:1,67215.44%
Total:10,828100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,46350.48%36.3 years
Females:4,37949.52%39.6 years
Total:8,842100%37.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,23782.16%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1611.83%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:6227.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:78816.01%
Total Population:8,808100%
Total Native Population:7,39883.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,41016.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $66,339, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,234 (50.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,821. Family households earn a median of $79,946 versus $35,265 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,681). By gender, male median income is $57,531 and female is $46,929, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,602 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.9%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$44,105$41,639$47,184$48,443$48,504$46,830$51,390$48,493$49,518$53,855$57,538$66,023$78,913$66,339
Median Family Income$58,065$61,500$64,859$62,670$61,667$54,639$61,395$62,143$65,812$70,926$75,850$82,857$85,045$79,946
Median NonFamily Income$26,439$25,722$25,558$21,466$21,615$18,925$19,586$19,902$22,080$23,542$26,568$41,288$44,754$35,265
Median Male Income$40,422$41,894$47,250$47,450$42,000$39,375$48,911$46,538$48,516$49,833$48,063$52,970$54,668$57,531
Median Female Income$31,472$33,824$36,282$33,750$31,626$32,479$38,292$38,800$39,167$47,517$40,417$44,635$45,070$46,929
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,94255.50%
Unemployed:3815.36%
Not In Labor Force:2,78039.14%
Total:7,103100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,15129.20%
Service:70517.88%
Sales and Office:87822.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:67917.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:52913.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,942100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $297,200, which is falls short of the national median ($332,700), is up $58,800 (24.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,600. The median gross rent is $1,284, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $548 (74.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $498. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.63% (44.68% with a mortgage, 55.32% free-and-clear) and renters 41.37% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$238,400$227,900$218,900$209,900$197,900$203,100$204,100$218,800$230,600$229,100$244,100$265,300$299,300$297,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:776.11%
$500 to $999:22718.02%
$1,000 to $1,499:44135.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:23518.65%
$2,000 to $2,499:1209.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:181.43%
No Rent:14211.27%
Total:1,260100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$736$747$747$727$747$751$762$761$786$793$944$1,073$1,171$1,284
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):79826.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):98832.44%
Renter Occupied:1,26041.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,046100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,04687.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):43512.50%
Total Housing Units:3,481100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,25364.72%
Multi-Family Units:94927.26%
Other Units:2798.01%
Total Housing Units:3,481100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 16.10% 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 79.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 50.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 5.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.08%). College enrollment is 18.57%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:67911.86%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5078.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,73430.28%
Some college, no degree:1,43525.06%
Associate's degree:4497.84%
Bachelor's degree:71012.40%
Graduate or professional degree:2123.70%
Total:5,726100%
High school or higher:4,54079.29%
Bachelor's degree or higher:92216.10%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,65347.62%
Public Insurance:4,38744.89%
No Insurance:7327.49%
Total:9,772100%
Has Health Insurance:9,04092.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty16.9%14.5%7.6%7.5%7.9%10.4%10.5%11.9%12.7%13.5%13.4%16.3%11.5%17.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:422.05%
Kindergarten:40.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):88443.08%
High school (grades 9-12):74136.11%
College or graduate school:38118.57%
Total:2,052100%
Early Childhood:462.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,62979.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 95988 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 197 business establishments, employing about 2,721 people with an annual payroll of $140,256,000. USPS data shows 3,430 residential mailboxes and 297 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,430Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:297Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,932Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,663Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:421Source: USPS
# of Businesses:197Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$36,249,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$140,256,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,721Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 95988 is located in Glenn County, California, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and California's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 95988. It covers 328.628 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.834 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:328.628 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.834 sq miSource: 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:0685684Source: Census
Place Name:Willows city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


95991 | | 95987

Schools in ZIP Code 95988


ZIP Code 95988 is in the Willows Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 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.

Willows High 203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
District: Willows Unified School District
Willows Intermediate 1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
District: Willows Unified School District
Willows Community High 823 West Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
District: Willows Unified School District
Walden Academy 1149 West Wood St.
Willows, CA 95988
Glenn County Rop 451 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
Glenn County Special Education 311 South Villa Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
Murdock Elementary 655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
District: Willows Unified School District
Notre Dame School 435 Hazel St
Chico, CA 95928
District: Private SchoolNearby
Pleasant Valley Baptist School 13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Lourdes School 741 Ware Ave
Colusa, CA 95932
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 95988


California State University-Chico First And Normal Sts
Chico, CA 95929-0150
Type: Post Secondary
Butte County Regional Occupational Program 2491 Carmichael Drive Ste 100
Chico, CA 95928-7191
Type: Post Secondary
Cal Northern School Of Law 1395 Ridgewood Drive, Ste. 100
Chico, CA 95973-8682
Type: Post Secondary
Butte College 3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965-8399
Type: Post Secondary
Sutter County Career Training Center 990a Klamath Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
Type: Post Secondary
Yuba College 2088 N Beale Rd
Marysville, CA 95901
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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