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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95917

Butte County · Chico, CA

Typical home value

$344,825[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+2.3%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+21.4%
vs metro
+2.8%
vs state
-50.8%
ZIP 95917 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95917 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 95917 is worth $344,825 — 2.8% above the Chico, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,469[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Butte County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Very High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
3,752[3]
Median household income
$90,563[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Butte County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+275[5]
Moved in
4,691
Moved out
4,416

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Biggs Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Biggs Unified

    319 students

  • Biggs High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Biggs Unified

    177 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,744
Loan principal$275,860
Down payment$68,965
Total interest paid$351,844

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,238
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
69th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95917?
The typical home in 95917 is worth $344,825, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95917?
Home values in 95917 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 2.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 95917?
The effective property tax rate in 95917 is 0.7% — roughly $2,469 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95917?
ZIP code 95917 has a population of 3,752 and a median household income of $90,563.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gridley, CA

    Typical home
    $354,157
    Gross yield
  • Paradise, CA

    Typical home
    $335,438
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Forest Ranch CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $372,805
    Gross yield
  • Oroville East CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $311,952
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Concow CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $306,496
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Bangor CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $396,066
    Gross yield

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