Big Creek
Census-designated place in Fresno County, California

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.
- 151residents (2020 Census)
- 4,984 ftelevation · 1,519 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 93605ZIP code
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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- Median home value
- $361,800
- Median age
- 39.8
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Big Creek had 151 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 151 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fresno County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 151 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,984 ft (1,519 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2036° N, 119.2485° W |
| ZIP code | 93605 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0606518 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Creek
- Shaver Lake8.2 mi SW
- Auberry13.7 mi SW
- North Fork15.2 mi W
- Bass Lake19.3 mi NW
- Oakhurst22.8 mi NW
- Coarsegold25.0 mi W
- Millerton27.8 mi SW
- Ahwahnee28.1 mi NW
- Fish Camp28.8 mi NW
- Yosemite Lakes28.9 mi W
- Friant29.5 mi SW
- Nipinnawasee29.8 mi NW
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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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