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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95926

Butte County · Chico, CA

Typical home value

$437,000[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+1.1%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+53.8%
vs metro
+30.3%
vs state
-37.6%
ZIP 95926 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95926 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 95926 is worth $437,000 — 30.3% above the Chico, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,584 a month — a 4.4% gross rental yield. 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
$1,584[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,047[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
40,567[3]
Median household income
$61,920[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
21
Elementary
11
Middle
2
High
7
  • Pleasant Valley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chico Unified

    1,922 students

  • Chico High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Chico Unified

    1,873 students

  • Bidwell Junior High

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chico Unified

    1,010 students

  • Chico Junior High

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chico Unified

    931 students

  • Shasta Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Chico Unified

    633 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 yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$19,013

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$2,210
Loan principal$349,600
Down payment$87,400
Total interest paid$445,895

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 ratio1.79
Monthly cost to own$2,829
Monthly rent$1,584

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
81st percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
62nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95926?
The typical home in 95926 is worth $437,000, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95926?
Home values in 95926 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 1.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95926?
A typical home in 95926 rents for about $1,584 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 95926?
The effective property tax rate in 95926 is 0.7% — roughly $3,047 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95926?
ZIP code 95926 has a population of 40,567 and a median household income of $61,920.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Durham CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $463,449
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Bangor CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $396,066
    Gross yield
  • Forest Ranch CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $372,805
    Gross yield
  • Cohasset CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $502,826
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Gridley, CA

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

    Typical home
    $344,825
    Gross yield

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