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Oroville, California · ZIP 95965

Oroville — ZIP 95965

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Oroville (95965) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Oroville. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $314K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby8

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index89/100
Typical home value$314K
Median rent$1,231/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$314K

Median Rent

$1,231/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,646

Violent Crime

1,171

Property Crime

3,475

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Butte County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
STREAM CharterKG–08515
44%
50%
Plumas Avenue ElementaryKG–05322
27%
37%
Sierra Avenue ElementaryKG–05365
22%
27%
Poplar Avenue ElementaryKG–05321
22%
27%
Nelson Avenue Middle06–08456
15%
30%
Spring Valley ElementaryKG–0867
15%
35%
HearthstoneKG–12185
12%
37%
Siskiyou Avenue ElementaryKG–KG46Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

20,854

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95965 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95965 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95965 is approximately $314K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95965 in Oroville has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.