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Pioneer, CA

Census-designated place in Amador County, California.

Population

1,155

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

293

ZIP codes

0

Pioneer and its ZIP codes

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Pioneer at a glance

  • The median household income is $75,714, 24% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $462,200 (37% below California) and median rent is $1,205 a month.

Local data for Pioneer, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pioneer, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$75,714

Poverty rate

6.5%

Median home value

$462,200

Median rent

$1,205/mo

Homeownership

86.3%

Bachelor's or higher

29.5%

Median age

62.2

Average commute

32.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (480), Mexican Americans (211), Italian Americans (112).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Pioneer.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,556

12,197 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,703

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$346M

FY 2026, $8,538 per person

Amador County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pioneer, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone42.3%
  • Carpooled18.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home33.7%

Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pioneer, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

30

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

99

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 39°F

32.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pioneer, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.0%

U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

Cities near Pioneer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Red CorralCensus-designated place1.8 mi6.3
VolcanoCensus-designated place2 mi1.4
West PointCensus-designated place3 mi3.9
LockwoodCensus-designated place3.6 mi5.4
BuckhornCensus-designated place3.6 mi4.9
Pine GroveCensus-designated place4.5 mi7.5
Amador PinesCensus-designated place4.9 mi4.9
GlencoeCensus-designated place5.7 mi5.6
WilseyvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi7.7
Rail Road FlatCensus-designated place7.9 mi17.4
FiddletownCensus-designated place11 mi4.6
Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place11 mi3.1
River PinesCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
JacksonCity11 mi3.6
Sutter CreekCity12 mi2.7
MartellCensus-designated place12 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pioneer, CA in?
Pioneer is in Amador County, California.
What is the population of Pioneer, CA?
About 1,155 people live in Pioneer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pioneer?
Nearby places include Red Corral (1.8 mi), Volcano (2 mi), West Point (3 mi), Lockwood (3.6 mi), Buckhorn (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023