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U.S. ZIP Code · CA95969

Butte County · Chico, CA

Typical home value

$335,438[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.6%
5-year / yr
-6.2%
10-year / yr
-3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+18.1%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
-52.1%
ZIP 95969 location in CA
Location of ZIP 95969 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 95969 is worth $335,438. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,646 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,646[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,129[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
8,339[3]
Median household income
$69,067[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
12
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
3
  • Paradise Senior High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Paradise Unified

    506 students

  • Paradise Ridge Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Paradise Unified

    446 students

  • Children's Community Charter

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Children's Community Charter District

    203 students

  • Paradise Junior High

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Paradise Unified

    175 students

  • Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc. District

    141 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$19,753

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$1,696
Loan principal$268,350
Down payment$67,088
Total interest paid$342,266

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 ratio1.31
Monthly cost to own$2,152
Monthly rent$1,646

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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 95969?
The typical home in 95969 is worth $335,438, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 95969?
Home values in 95969 are down 3.6% over the past year, and down 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 95969?
A typical home in 95969 rents for about $1,646 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 95969?
The effective property tax rate in 95969 is 0.6% — roughly $2,129 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 95969?
ZIP code 95969 has a population of 8,339 and a median household income of $69,067.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Biggs, CA

    Typical home
    $344,825
    Gross yield
  • Gridley, CA

    Typical home
    $354,157
    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%
  • Forest Ranch CDP, CA

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

    Typical home
    $396,066
    Gross yield

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