Butte Valley

Census-designated place in Butte County, California

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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.

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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Living in Butte Valley

Median household income
$97,934
Median home value
$462,100
Median age
48.5
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Butte Valley, CA population

Butte Valley had 945 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census945
Density52 per sq mi (20 per km²)

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

Butte Valley at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyButte County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population945 (2020)
Land area18.29 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates39.6688° N, 121.6459° W
ZIP code95969
Census code (GEOID)0609324

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

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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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