ZIP 95942 rural America/Los_Angeles Butte County

ZIP 95942 — Forest Ranch, CA

A rural neighborhood profile for Forest Ranch, California, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
1,892
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
11
people per sq mi (rural)
Median income
$153,270
Household, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$31,259)
Median home value
$508,300
Owner-occupied, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (±$99,713)
Median gross rent
—
Gross rent, ACS 2023 5-yr est. (no reliable estimate)
Median age
—
Years
Housing units
—
Total units
Coordinates
39.990, -121.589
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
IANA / abbrev.
Sourced data: Income, home value, and rent figures above are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, joined on ZCTA GEOID 860Z200US95942 (data as of the 2023 ACS 5-year release; see Data & methodology). Population, density, coordinates and time zone are from the site’s existing SimpleMaps spine. The relocation scores below are independent heuristics that predate this update and are not derived from these ACS figures.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 95942, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
7/10
Walkability
2/10

About Forest Ranch, CA

ZIP code 95942 sits in Forest Ranch, part of Butte County in the state of California. With roughly 1,892 residents and an estimated density of 11 people per square mile, this area reads as a rural neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same California index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near $153,270, with a median owner-occupied home value of about $508,300. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A rural profile typically means larger lots, longer drives between everyday destinations, and a quieter ambient soundscape. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 95942 against other parts of Forest Ranch, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the California overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 95942:

  • “Movers near Forest Ranch CA” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 95942” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools Forest Ranch” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 95942” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “Forest Ranch permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

Nearby ZIP codes in California

See all ZIP codes in Forest Ranch →