County ProfileCA
Butte County
Population: 211,632 · 24 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
211,632
People
Median age
36.2
Housing
Total households
83,312
Income
Median household income
$67,928
Housing
Total housing units
92,813
Employment
Employment rate
54.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.6%
County details
Local time 23:09:47(PT)| Name | Butte |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 24total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 17 Standard5 PO Box2 Unique |
| Area code | 530 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 39.6653362, -121.6032086 |
| Land area | 1,636.5 sq miles(4,238.5 km²) |
Map of Butte county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Butte County
Compare the largest cities in Butte County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 101,475 | $66,977 | 6ZIPs |
| Oroville | 20,042 | $52,270 | 2ZIPs |
| Magalia | 7,795 | $56,920 | 1ZIPs |
| Gridley | 7,421 | $57,974 | 1ZIPs |
| Durham | 5,834 | $95,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Palermo | 5,555 | $50,588 | 1ZIPs |
| Paradise | 4,764 | $67,687 | 2ZIPs |
| Biggs | 1,964 | $84,914 | 1ZIPs |
| Berry Creek | 1,637 | $45,673 | 1ZIPs |
| Forest Ranch | 1,304 | $131,650 | 1ZIPs |
| Bangor | 695 | $120,347 | 1ZIPs |
| Forbestown | 396 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stirling City | 284 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Richvale | 234 | $53,984 | 1ZIPs |
| Rackerby | 210 | $62,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Clipper Mills | 160 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Nelson | 45 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Butte County
Review the most populated postal areas across Butte County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95926 | Chico | $61,920 | 41,259 |
| 95973 | Chico | $92,813 | 39,609 |
| 95928 | Chico | $64,949 | 38,378 |
| 95966 | Oroville | $65,586 | 31,591 |
| 95965 | Oroville | $53,198 | 21,548 |
| 95948 | Gridley | $60,294 | 11,603 |
| 95954 | Magalia | $61,280 | 8,556 |
| 95969 | Paradise | $69,067 | 5,710 |
| 95938 | Durham | $82,974 | 3,740 |
| 95917 | Biggs | $90,563 | 3,264 |
| 95916 | Berry Creek | $28,333 | 1,680 |
| 95942 | Forest Ranch | $116,400 | 1,576 |
| 95968 | Palermo | $42,000 | 1,512 |
| 95914 | Bangor | $102,188 | 693 |
| 95941 | Forbestown | — | 480 |
| 95930 | Clipper Mills | $2,499 | 253 |
| 95974 | Richvale | — | 142 |
| 95978 | Stirling City | — | 137 |
| 95972 | Rackerby | — | 84 |
| 95958 | Nelson | — | 45 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS