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95978 — Magalia, CA Home Values

Typical home value $151,753 as of August 2026 · 17th of 17 in Chico, CA

Typical value — August 2026
$151,753
observed, not a forecast
Past 12 months
+6.2%
trailing year-over-year change
Past 5 years
-7.1%
August 2021 to August 2026
Rank in metro
17th
of 17 ZIP codes, by value

Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 95978, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.

How 95978 compares in the Chico, CA area

ZIP code 95978 (Magalia, CA) has a typical home value of $151,753 as of August 2026, ranking 17th of 17 ZIP codes tracked in the Chico, CA area, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -7.1%, from $163,334 in August 2021 to $151,753 in August 2026.

Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Chico, CA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Chico.

Population and demographics

ZIP code 95978 has a population of 283, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 81.6% White, and 18.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Nearby public schools

SchoolAddressDistance
Cedarwood Elementary6400 Columbine Rd., Magalia, CA5.2 mi
Forest Ranch Charter15815 Cedar Creek Rd., Forest Ranch, CA7.5 mi
Pine Ridge13878 Compton Dr., Magalia, CA7.6 mi

Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 95978?

$151,753 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.

Is 95978 an expensive ZIP code in the Chico, CA area?

95978 ranks 17th of 17 ZIP codes in the Chico, CA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro.

How much have home values in 95978 changed over the past year?

+6.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.

What is the population of ZIP code 95978?

283, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.

What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 95978?

Cedarwood Elementary (5.2 mi), Forest Ranch Charter (7.5 mi), Pine Ridge (7.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.

Is this page showing a forecast for 95978?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Chico, CA forecast for a modeled outlook.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.