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Wallace, CA

Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California. ZIP codes: 95254.

Population

714

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

156

ZIP codes

1

Wallace and its ZIP codes

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Wallace at a glance

  • Wallace is 38% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $143,650, 45% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $581,200 (21% below California).

Local data for Wallace, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wallace, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$143,650

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$581,200

Homeownership

64.5%

Bachelor's or higher

32.3%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

57.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (350), Greek Americans (68), German Americans (27).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for Wallace.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,085

10,140 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,051

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$407M

FY 2026, $8,982 per person

PPP loans

$543K

6 loans, 282 jobs reported

Calaveras County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.6%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home31.8%

Average one-way commute: 57.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wallace, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

47

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

108

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 40°F

22.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wallace, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.1%

U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Wallace

1 in or overlapping Wallace. Population shown

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Cities near Wallace

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Camanche North ShoreCensus-designated place3 mi2.3
Camanche VillageCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.4
Campo SecoCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.3
Buena VistaCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.7
Valley SpringsCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.8
Rancho CalaverasCensus-designated place7.3 mi10
DogtownCensus-designated place11 mi13
IoneCity11 mi4.6
PalomaCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
LockefordCensus-designated place11 mi8.3
ClayCensus-designated place14 mi6.8
VictorCensus-designated place14 mi1.3
MartellCensus-designated place14 mi2.2
JacksonCity14 mi3.6
LindenCensus-designated place15 mi7.4
Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place15 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wallace, CA in?
Wallace is in Calaveras County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Wallace, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wallace include 95254.
What is the population of Wallace, CA?
About 714 people live in Wallace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wallace?
Nearby places include Camanche North Shore (3 mi), Camanche Village (4.6 mi), Campo Seco (5.5 mi), Buena Vista (6.9 mi), Valley Springs (7.1 mi).

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