🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

95246

Mountain Ranch

ZIP Code 95246 is a standard zip code serving Mountain Ranch, Mountain Ranch, California (CA), in Calaveras County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,615 with a median household income of $47,379. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Calaveras
City: Mountain Ranch
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.232800
Longitude: -120.499400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 52.16 mi²
Water Area: 0.06 mi²
Population Density: 31.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.306108°N, 38.155595°S, -120.392698°E, -120.645810°W

With 1,615 residents spread across 52.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 31.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,615

Population

35th percentile

$47,379

Median Income

45th percentile

$212,200

Median Home Value

75th percentile

52.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 95246 is $47,379, and the median home value is $212,200.

Housing

962

Total Units

753

Occupied Units

78.3%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in California

ZIP codes with similar median household income in California.

91206

Glendale

$52,570

93535

Lancaster

$44,399

94063

Redwood City

$52,818

93436

Lompoc

$52,032

92802

Anaheim

$49,099

94806

San Pablo

$52,976

93544

Llano

$51,750

96024

Douglas City

$41,776

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.