County ProfileCA
Plumas County
Population: 19,790 · 15 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
19,790
People
Median age
52
Housing
Total households
8,054
Income
Median household income
$66,031
Housing
Total housing units
14,921
Employment
Employment rate
42.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.2%
County details
Local time 23:10:30(PT)| Name | Plumas |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 15total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 530 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 39.9922953, -120.8243709 |
| Land area | 2,553.1 sq miles(6,612.4 km²) |
Map of Plumas county, California with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Plumas County
Compare the largest cities in Plumas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 2,187 | $47,129 | 1ZIPs |
| Portola | 2,100 | $44,492 | 1ZIPs |
| Quincy | 1,630 | $89,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Blairsden Graeagle | 1,611 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Greenville | 1,026 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Chilcoot | 568 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Beckwourth | 478 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Meadow Valley | 453 | $61,324 | 1ZIPs |
| Crescent Mills | 206 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Taylorsville | 123 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Vinton | 82 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Clio | 77 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Twain | 75 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Canyon Dam | 53 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Belden | 15 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Plumas County
Review the most populated postal areas across Plumas County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95971 | Quincy | $83,269 | 5,672 |
| 96122 | Portola | $54,205 | 4,070 |
| 96020 | Chester | $50,489 | 2,407 |
| 96103 | Blairsden Graeagle | $82,589 | 1,611 |
| 95947 | Greenville | $82,500 | 1,583 |
| 96105 | Chilcoot | $122,750 | 568 |
| 96106 | Clio | — | 522 |
| 95956 | Meadow Valley | $61,324 | 458 |
| 95983 | Taylorsville | $54,968 | 401 |
| 95934 | Crescent Mills | — | 322 |
| 96129 | Beckwourth | $52,381 | 266 |
| 95984 | Twain | — | 139 |
| 96135 | Vinton | — | 82 |
| 95923 | Canyon Dam | — | 53 |
| 95915 | Belden | — | 52 |
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