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Hamilton City, CA — ZIP 95951

Population: 2,698 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 95951 (Hamilton City, CA) is $308,827 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,500 after a median 140 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$308,827

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$308,827
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+109.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$308,827
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$338,500
Median price per sqft
$285
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,361/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,867/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,251/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
Schools include
Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton High, Hamilton Community Day, Ella Barkley High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Kracker Jack Aviation Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
OROVILLE HOSPITAL, ENLOE HEALTH, ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-154 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,989
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
43.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,436
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 95951State medianUS median
Typical home value$308,827$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$338,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,989$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 95951?
$308,827.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95951?
$338,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95951?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95951?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,361/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95951?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95951?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95951?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95951?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95951?
4 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95951?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95951?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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