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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95961

Yuba County · Yuba City, CA

Typical home value

$450,772[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.8%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+58.7%
vs metro
+5.2%
vs state
-35.7%
ZIP 95961 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95961 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 95961 is worth $450,772 — 5.2% above the Yuba City, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,280 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,280[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,789[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
33,999[3]
Median household income
$89,561[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+363[5]
Moved in
3,207
Moved out
2,844

Schools

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

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Lindhurst High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Marysville Joint Unified

    1,214 students

  • Yuba Gardens Intermediate

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Marysville Joint Unified

    724 students

  • Arboga Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Marysville Joint Unified

    722 students

  • Cobblestone Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Plumas Lake Elementary

    571 students

  • Ella Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Marysville Joint Unified

    552 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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$27,363

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$2,279
Loan principal$360,618
Down payment$90,154
Total interest paid$459,948

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 ratio1.30
Monthly cost to own$2,971
Monthly rent$2,280

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
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95961?
The typical home in 95961 is worth $450,772, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95961?
Home values in 95961 are down 2.8% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95961?
A typical home in 95961 rents for about $2,280 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 95961?
The effective property tax rate in 95961 is 0.8% — roughly $3,789 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95961?
ZIP code 95961 has a population of 33,999 and a median household income of $89,561.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Smartsville CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $451,677
    Gross yield
  • Wheatland, CA

    Typical home
    $455,255
    Gross yield
  • Dobbins CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $428,505
    Gross yield
  • Yuba City, CA

    Typical home
    $478,278
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Meridian CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $420,438
    Gross yield
  • Sutter CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $420,011
    Gross yield

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