Clipper Mills
Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Clipper Mills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,550 ft (1,082 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forbestown, 5.3 miles W.
- 160residents (2020 Census)
- 3,550 ftelevation · 1,082 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 95930ZIP code
About Clipper Mills
Clipper Mills (also, Clipper Mill) is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 3,550 feet (1,082 m). Clipper Mills has a post office, first established in 1861 and moved in 1891. Its zip code is 95930. Clipper Mills's population was 160 at the 2020 census.
Clipper Mills' history and economy are centered on the lumber industry. A sawmill started operating nearby, in 1852, and by 1855, Clipper Mills had its own sawmills.
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Clipper Mills had 160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clipper Mills at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 160 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,550 ft (1,082 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5324° N, 121.1666° W |
| ZIP code | 95930 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614148 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clipper Mills
- Forbestown5.3 mi W
- Challenge-Brownsville7.0 mi SW
- Camptonville8.4 mi SE
- Robinson Mill8.8 mi W
- Pike11.5 mi SE
- North San Juan11.6 mi S
- Dobbins12.4 mi S
- Rackerby12.4 mi SW
- La Porte13.7 mi NE
- Berry Creek14.5 mi NW
- Goodyears Bar14.6 mi E
- Kelly Ridge16.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clipper Mills
What county is Clipper Mills in?
Clipper Mills is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Clipper Mills, CA?
160 people lived in Clipper Mills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clipper Mills, CA?
The ZIP code of Clipper Mills is 95930.
What is the elevation of Clipper Mills?
3,550 feet (1,082 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clipper Mills?
Forbestown (5.3 mi), Challenge-Brownsville (7.0 mi), Camptonville (8.4 mi), Robinson Mill (8.8 mi), Pike (11.5 mi).
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