Cohasset
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Cohasset is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,828 ft (862 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forest Ranch, 4.0 miles E.
- 830residents (2020 Census)
- 2,828 ftelevation · 862 m
- 25.0 sq miland area · 64.9 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 95942ZIP code
About Cohasset
Cohasset (formerly known as Keefers Ridge and North Point) is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States, approximately 17.7 miles (28.5 km) north-northeast of Chico. The name derives from the Algonquian Indian language and means "long rocky place", as in Massachusetts. The population was 830 at the 2020 census.
The town is a mountain community at 2,828 feet (862 m) above mean sea level. It sits on Cohasset Ridge: an eleven-mile (18 km) ridge running roughly southwest-to-northeast. The U.S. Geological Survey feature ID is 1655909 and NAD27 coordinates for the community are 39°55′32″N 121°43′48″W. The ZIP Code for the community is 95973, which is shared with about seven other nearby towns, and the area code 530.
In late July 2024, the town of Cohasset was significantly impacted and partially destroyed by the Park Fire with no recorded fatalities. The town has since been repopulated.
The primary airport is the Chico Municipal Airport.
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- Median household income
- $79,674
- Median home value
- $500,000
- Median age
- 36.1
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Cohasset had 830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cohasset at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 830 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.05 sq mi (64.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9022° N, 121.7454° W |
| ZIP code | 95942 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614442 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cohasset
- Forest Ranch4.0 mi E
- Magalia9.3 mi SE
- Chico10.6 mi S
- Stirling City11.0 mi E
- Butte Creek Canyon11.1 mi S
- Paradise12.6 mi SE
- Nord14.2 mi SW
- Concow15.3 mi SE
- Vina16.4 mi W
- Butte Meadows16.6 mi NE
- Butte Valley17.0 mi S
- Hamilton City17.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cohasset
What county is Cohasset in?
Cohasset is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Cohasset, CA?
830 people lived in Cohasset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cohasset, CA?
The ZIP code of Cohasset is 95942.
What is the elevation of Cohasset?
2,828 feet (862 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cohasset?
Forest Ranch (4.0 mi), Magalia (9.3 mi), Chico (10.6 mi), Stirling City (11.0 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (11.1 mi).
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