Bangor
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Bangor is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 695 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loma Rica, 3.9 miles S.
- 695residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.8 km²
- 52 / sq mipopulation density
- 95914ZIP code
About Bangor
Bangor is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the Yuba County line. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) feature ID for the community is 218644, and for the census place is 2612459; and the elevation is given as 761 feet (232 m) above mean sea level (AMSL). The community is in a shallow valley with surrounding hills in the 800–950 foot range. The population was 695 at the 2020 census.
Bangor was founded as a mining boom-town in 1855 and named by the Lumbert Brothers, early settlers and storekeepers, for their home-town of Bangor, Maine. The first post office was established in 1857.
Latitude and longitude for the community are given as 39°23′19″N 121°24′19″W and the community is located at a crossroads. Oroville-Bangor Highway becomes Los Verjeles Road south of town, these roads running roughly north–south. LaPorte Road runs somewhat east–west through the community. There are two restaurants listed in the telephone directory. Bangor is served by area code 530 and has a ZIP Code of 95914. Driving east on LaPorte Road into the mountains eventually leads to Camp Eighteen.
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- Median household income
- $120,347
- Median home value
- $378,400
- Median age
- 58.6
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Bangor had 695 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 695 |
|---|---|
| Density | 52 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bangor at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 695 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.42 sq mi (34.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3761° N, 121.4117° W |
| ZIP code | 95914 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0603792 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bangor
- Loma Rica3.9 mi S
- Rackerby4.6 mi NE
- Palermo7.0 mi NW
- Honcut7.4 mi SW
- Oroville East9.0 mi NW
- Robinson Mill9.0 mi NE
- South Oroville9.9 mi NW
- Challenge-Brownsville10.0 mi NE
- Dobbins10.8 mi E
- Kelly Ridge10.9 mi N
- Oroville11.4 mi NW
- Forbestown13.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bangor
What county is Bangor in?
Bangor is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Bangor, CA?
695 people lived in Bangor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bangor, CA?
The ZIP code of Bangor is 95914.
What is the elevation of Bangor?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bangor?
Loma Rica (3.9 mi), Rackerby (4.6 mi), Palermo (7.0 mi), Honcut (7.4 mi), Oroville East (9.0 mi).
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