Big Creek

Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

Aerial view of Big Creek, California
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Big Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fresno County, California, with 151 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,984 ft (1,519 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shaver Lake, 8.2 miles SW.

About Big Creek

Big Creek (Big Creek Flats in the 1870s; Manzanita Park in 1902; until 1926, Cascada) is a small census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States, located in the Sierra Nevada on the north bank of Big Creek. It lies at an elevation of 4,984 feet (1,519 m) above sea level. As of the 2020 census, Big Creek had a population of 151. The ZIP code is 93605, and the community is served by area code 559.

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Big Creek, CA population

Big Creek had 151 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census151
Density328 per sq mi (127 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Big Creek at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyFresno County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population151 (2020)
Land area0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Elevation4,984 ft (1,519 m)
Coordinates37.2036° N, 119.2485° W
ZIP code93605
Census code (GEOID)0606518

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Big Creek

What county is Big Creek in?

Big Creek is in Fresno County, California.

What is the population of Big Creek, CA?

151 people lived in Big Creek at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Big Creek, CA?

The ZIP code of Big Creek is 93605.

What is the elevation of Big Creek?

4,984 feet (1,519 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Big Creek?

Shaver Lake (8.2 mi), Auberry (13.7 mi), North Fork (15.2 mi), Bass Lake (19.3 mi), Oakhurst (22.8 mi).

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