Butte Valley
Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Butte Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 945 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherokee, 6.1 miles E.
- 945residents (2020 Census)
- 351 ftelevation · 107 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.4 km²
- 52 / sq mipopulation density
- 95969ZIP code
About Butte Valley
Butte Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) named for a former settlement in Butte County, California, United States. It is located within the county seat of Oroville and uses Oroville addresses in addition to being 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of Chico. A post office operated at Butte Valley from 1861 to 1871, when it was re-located to Durham. Butte Valley sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 m). The 2020 United States census reported Butte Valley's population is 945. Sources of Oroville's Butte Valley history are currently not accessible to the public through online search.
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- Median household income
- $97,934
- Median home value
- $462,100
- Median age
- 48.5
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Butte Valley had 945 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 945 |
|---|---|
| Density | 52 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Butte Valley at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 945 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.29 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6688° N, 121.6459° W |
| ZIP code | 95969 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0609324 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Butte Valley
- Cherokee6.1 mi E
- Butte Creek Canyon6.2 mi NW
- Paradise6.3 mi N
- Yankee Hill7.3 mi E
- Durham8.0 mi W
- Concow9.9 mi NE
- Magalia10.6 mi N
- Chico11.1 mi NW
- Thermalito11.3 mi S
- Oroville12.8 mi S
- Berry Creek13.0 mi E
- Richvale13.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Butte Valley
What county is Butte Valley in?
Butte Valley is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Butte Valley, CA?
945 people lived in Butte Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Butte Valley, CA?
The ZIP code of Butte Valley is 95969.
What is the elevation of Butte Valley?
351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Butte Valley?
Cherokee (6.1 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (6.2 mi), Paradise (6.3 mi), Yankee Hill (7.3 mi), Durham (8.0 mi).
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