96020 ZIP Code – Chester, California
96020 is a small ZIP code in Chester, California, part of Plumas County with a population of approximately 2,593 residents. The median household income of $85,536 is near the California average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $264,700, near the national average, with 71.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,031 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
At 2.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 5.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 59.3, above the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 96137, 95923, 96061.
ZIP Code 96020 Data
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ZIP 96020 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 96020 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,593 | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $85k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $264k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,031 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.3 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.0% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 96137 – Westwood
- 95923 – Canyon Dam
- 96061 – Mill Creek
- 96063 – Mineral
- 95984 – Twain
- 95915 – Belden
- 95934 – Crescent Mills
- 95947 – Greenville
- 95942 – Forest Ranch
- 96071 – Old Station
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96137 | WESTWOOD | 2,949 | $59,280 |
| 95923 | CANYON DAM | 43 | $51,319 |
| 96061 | MILL CREEK | Not provided | Not provided |
| 96063 | MINERAL | 77 | Not provided |
| 95984 | TWAIN | 177 | Not provided |