Forbestown
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Forbestown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 396 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,772 ft (845 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Robinson Mill, 4.1 miles SW.
- 396residents (2020 Census)
- 2,772 ftelevation · 845 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 63 / sq mipopulation density
- 95941ZIP code
About Forbestown
Forbestown (formerly, Boles Dry Diggins and Forbes Diggins) is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 2772 feet (845 m). Its zip code is 95941 and its area code is 530. Forbestown had a population of 396 at the 2020 census.
Forbestown is named for B.F. Forbes, who opened a store there in 1850. The post office was established in 1854, closed in 1925, and re-opened in 1936.
Forbestown's heyday was the last half of the nineteenth century, when it was a large mining center. By the late 1930s, it was nearly a ghost town. The site has foundations and debris from its mining era.
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Forbestown had 396 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 396 |
|---|---|
| Density | 63 per sq mi (24 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forbestown at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 396 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.27 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5276° N, 121.2662° W |
| ZIP code | 95941 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forbestown
- Robinson Mill4.1 mi SW
- Challenge-Brownsville4.4 mi S
- Clipper Mills5.3 mi E
- Rackerby8.4 mi SW
- Berry Creek10.3 mi NW
- Kelly Ridge10.7 mi W
- Oroville East11.8 mi W
- Dobbins12.2 mi S
- Camptonville12.7 mi SE
- Bangor13.0 mi SW
- North San Juan13.7 mi SE
- South Oroville15.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Forbestown
What county is Forbestown in?
Forbestown is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Forbestown, CA?
396 people lived in Forbestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forbestown, CA?
The ZIP code of Forbestown is 95941.
What is the elevation of Forbestown?
2,772 feet (845 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forbestown?
Robinson Mill (4.1 mi), Challenge-Brownsville (4.4 mi), Clipper Mills (5.3 mi), Rackerby (8.4 mi), Berry Creek (10.3 mi).
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