Question 1

Is 95966 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95966 in Oroville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Oroville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95966 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 95966?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95966 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 95966. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 95966 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Oroville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 95966?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95966 is approximately $312K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95966 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 95966 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 95966 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95966 has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100, placing it in the moderate range for Oroville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 77/100, 95966 scores similarly to the middle tier of Oroville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Oroville — ZIP 95966

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Ipakanni Early College Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
The Studios @ Central	05–08	—	—	—
Oakdale Heights Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Ophir Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Stanford Avenue Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Wyandotte Academy	KG–05	—	—	—
Ishi Hills Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Sierra Del Oro Inclusive Preschool	M–M	—	—	—
Las Plumas High	09–12	—	—	—
Oroville High	09–12	—	—	—
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary	KG–03	—	—	—
Honcut	KG–03	—	—	—
Golden Hills Elementary	04–05	—	—	—
Come Back Butte Charter	09–12	—	—	—