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ZIP 95965

Part of Oroville, CA
Pop. 21,181·Butte County·906th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,231/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-6.7%
vs US Median
-$734
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95965 · $1,231
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,772/yr
At $1,231/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyButte County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95965 (Oroville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,181
Median income
$53,198
Median age
35.7
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
23.4%
22.6%
12.5%
16.2%
Under 1825.2%
18–3423.4%
35–5422.6%
55–6412.5%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
56%
19.3%
15.9%
White56%
Black3.6%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian15.9%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
19.7%
28.9%
36.4%
15%
No HS diploma19.7%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+15%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95965 in Oroville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,482 → $53,198
up 31.4%
Population
21,891 → 21,181
down 3.2%
Renter share
42.5% → 37.1%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 15%
+0.3 pts
Median age
37.7 → 35.7
-2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,482 to $53,198 across the same window, up 31.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95965 in Oroville, CA losing about 710 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.5% to 37.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 95965

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95965 covers Oroville, CA. The median rent here is $1,231/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($53,198/yr), ZIP 95965 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95965?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95965 (Oroville, CA) is $1,231. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95965 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95965's median rent of $1,231/mo is $734 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95965 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95965 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #906 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,231/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95965?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,231/mo in ZIP 95965. The local median household income is $53,198/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95965?

Rent in ZIP 95965 has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 95965 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95965 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,231/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($53,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95965 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95965 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 95965 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95965 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95965 compare to the rest of Oroville?

ZIP 95965 is more affordable than Oroville overall. At $1,231/mo, it's $84 below the Oroville citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95965 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95965 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,231/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 95965's median household income ($53,198/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95965 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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