Clipper Mills

Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Aerial view of Clipper Mills, California
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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.

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, CA population

Clipper Mills had 160 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census160
Density92 per sq mi (36 per km²)

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

Clipper Mills at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyButte County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population160 (2020)
Land area1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Elevation3,550 ft (1,082 m)
Coordinates39.5324° N, 121.1666° W
ZIP code95930
Census code (GEOID)0614148

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

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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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