🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

95917

Biggs

ZIP Code 95917 is a standard zip code serving Biggs, Biggs, California (CA), in Butte County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,155 with a median household income of $43,915. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Butte
City: Biggs
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.416200
Longitude: -121.718900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 68.91 mi²
Water Area: 0.42 mi²
Population Density: 46.0 people per mi² (35th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.477522°N, 39.361867°S, -121.617060°E, -121.893477°W

With 3,155 residents spread across 68.91 square miles, this area has a population density of 46.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,155

Population

50th percentile

$43,915

Median Income

35th percentile

$158,500

Median Home Value

60th percentile

68.91 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 95917 is $43,915, and the median home value is $158,500.

Housing

1,156

Total Units

1,064

Occupied Units

92.0%

Occupancy Rate

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