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Sutter County, CA

9 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Sutter County, California.

Population

98,857

Land area

603sq mi

People per sq mi

164

ZIP codes

11

Cities and towns in Sutter County

Full map

Sutter County at a glance

  • Sutter County is 35% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $79,704, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $433,500 (41% below California) and median rent is $1,439 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Yuba City (69,471), Live Oak (9,347) and Sutter (2,532).

Local data for Sutter County, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sutter County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$79,704

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$433,500

Prices +0.6% in a year

Median rent

$1,439/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

20.9%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (28,398), Indian Americans (10,754), German Americans (7,797).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

7.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,092

33,016 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,844

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$572M

FY 2026, $5,741 per person

PPP loans

$187M

2,437 loans, 27,061 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$715K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sutter County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

33

Most often flood

Flood insurance policies

3,166

11.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 38°F

20.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sutter County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.9%

U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sutter County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Sutter County, CA?
Yuba City is the largest city or town in Sutter County, with about 69,471 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Sutter County?
Sutter County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95626, 95645, 95659, 95668, 95674.
What is the population of Sutter County, CA?
About 98,857 people live in Sutter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Sutter County?
Sutter County borders Sacramento County, Placer County, Yolo County, Butte County, Yuba County, Colusa County.

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