ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 95969

Part of Paradise, CA

Pop. 8,339·Butte County·869th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$1,613/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

-$319

Reported rents

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ZIP 95969 · $1,613

More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,440

3 BR

$2,000

4 BR+

$2,420

Research median

$1,440/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 95969 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,067) is $1,727 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,440); a 3-bedroom is $2,000.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 95965, 9 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,400/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 95969. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,356/yr

At $1,613/mo median

Location

CityParadise

StateCA

CountyButte County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95969 (Paradise, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,339

Median income

$69,067

Median age

57.7

Renters

23.3%

Age distribution

14.5%

14%

15.6%

16%

39.9%

Under 1814.5%

18–3414%

35–5415.6%

55–6416%

65+39.9%

Gender

51.3%

48.7%

Male51.3%

Female48.7%

Race & ethnicity

82.8%

White82.8%

Black0.7%

Hispanic10.1%

Asian1.3%

Other5%

Education (25+)

21.8%

42.3%

31.2%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma21.8%

Some college42.3%

Bachelor's+31.2%

Housing tenure

76.7%

23.3%

Owner76.7%

Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95969 in Paradise, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,310 → $69,067

up 29.6%

Population

9,032 → 8,339

down 7.7%

Renter share

25.5% → 23.3%

-2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

25.7% → 31.2%

+5.5 pts

Median age

56.5 → 57.7

+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,310 to $69,067 across the same window, up 29.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,032 to 8,339 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% change. About 23.3% of households rent today, against 25.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 31.2%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 95969 covers Paradise, CA. The median rent here is $1,613/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($69,067/yr), ZIP 95969 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95969?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,613/mo in ZIP 95969. The local median household income is $69,067/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95969?

Rent in ZIP 95969 has risen 5.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 95969 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95969 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #869 of 898 at $1,613/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 95969 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.