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ZIP 95966

Part of Oroville, CA
Pop. 28,503·Butte County·867th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,676/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$289
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95966 · $1,676
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,400/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$20,112/yr
At $1,676/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyButte County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95966 (Oroville, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,503
Median income
$65,586
Median age
43.6
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
21.7%
17.9%
21.5%
14.5%
24.3%
Under 1821.7%
18–3417.9%
35–5421.5%
55–6414.5%
65+24.3%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
19.4%
White68.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian4.7%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
31.8%
39.7%
17.5%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college39.7%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95966 in Oroville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,628 → $65,586
up 24.6%
Population
29,203 → 28,503
down 2.4%
Renter share
26% → 26.6%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 17.5%
+2.4 pts
Median age
46 → 43.6
-2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,628 in 2021 to $65,586 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 29,203 to 28,503 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 15.1% to 17.5%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 95966 covers Oroville, CA. The median rent here is $1,676/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($65,586/yr), ZIP 95966 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95966?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95966 (Oroville, CA) is $1,676. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95966 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95966's median rent of $1,676/mo is $289 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95966 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95966 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #867 out of 898 ZIPs at $1,676/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95966?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,676/mo in ZIP 95966. The local median household income is $65,586/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95966?

Rent in ZIP 95966 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 95966 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95966 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,676/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($65,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95966 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 95966 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 95966 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95966 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95966 compare to the rest of Oroville?

ZIP 95966 is pricier than Oroville as a whole. At $1,676/mo, it's $361 above the Oroville citywide median of $1,315/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95966 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95966 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,676/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 95966's median household income ($65,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95966 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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