ZIP code 95942
Where is ZIP code 95942?
Forest Ranch, California
Butte County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 95942 belongs to Forest Ranch, California in Butte County. 95942 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 530. About 2,089 people live in the 95942 area, where the median household income is $116,400. The closest ZIP codes are 95954 (Magalia, 5 mi east), 95978 (Stirling City, 7.9 mi east) and 95969 (Paradise, 9.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 95942 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Forest Ranch |
| Also accepted | Butte Meadows |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Butte County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 530 |
| Coordinates | 39.8821, -121.6728 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 959 |
Population and income in 95942
| Population | 2,089 · lower than 73% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 79% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44 years · higher than 67% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $116,400 · higher than 71% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,995 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $448,000 · lower than 72% of California ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,075 |
| Households | 782 (2.67 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 97% / 2.7% |
| Land area | 69.15 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 95942. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 95942
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95954 | Magalia, CA | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 95978 | Stirling City, CA | 7.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 95969 | Paradise, CA | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 95967 | Paradise, CA | 11.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 95973 | Chico, CA | 11.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 95926 | Chico, CA | 13.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 95928 | Chico, CA | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 95976 | Chico, CA | 13.3 mi SW | Unique |
| 95929 | Chico, CA | 13.8 mi SW | Unique |
| 95927 | Chico, CA | 15 mi W | PO Box only |
| 95938 | Durham, CA | 18.3 mi S | Standard |
| 95980 | Storrie, CA | 18.7 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 95942 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 95942
123 MAIN ST
FOREST RANCH CA 95942
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BUTTE MEADOWS as the city name for 95942. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (95942-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 95942?
- 95942 is a Forest Ranch, California ZIP code. Butte Meadows is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 95942 in?
- ZIP code 95942 is in Butte County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 95942 in?
- 95942 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 95942?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 95942 use area code 530.
- What is the population of ZIP code 95942?
- About 2,089 people live in ZIP code 95942, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 95942?
- The median household income in 95942 is $116,400 a year, higher than 71% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 95942?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 95942 are 95954 (Magalia, 5 miles), 95978 (Stirling City, 7.9 miles), 95969 (Paradise, 9.4 miles) and 95967 (Paradise, 11.5 miles).