Forest Ranch
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Forest Ranch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 1,304 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,415 ft (736 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cohasset, 4.0 miles W.
- 1,304residents (2020 Census)
- 2,415 ftelevation · 736 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 36.1 km²
- 94 / sq mipopulation density
- 95942ZIP code
About Forest Ranch
Forest Ranch is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It includes Forest Ranch Charter School (K-8), its own post office, and a CDF and Volunteer fire stations. The community's ZIP code is 95942, and is shared with the community of Butte Meadows. The area code is 530. Forest Ranch's population was 1,304 at the 2020 census.
In late July 2024, the community was affected by the Park Fire. Several structures were destroyed, but the majority of the community was left standing.
The US Geological Survey reports the town's elevation as 2,415 feet (736 m) above mean sea level. The eastern end of the community is about 3,500 feet (1,067 m): about 1,000 feet (305 m) higher. This is high enough that residents occasionally get "snowed in." Residents east of the center of the community report the snowfall is heavy enough to prevent driving about one to three days each year. This is only true of homes not located along State Route 32. Some residents commute to work in Chico, about fifteen driving miles west on SR32.
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Living in Forest Ranch
- Median household income
- $131,650
- Median home value
- $445,800
- Median age
- 43.8
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Forest Ranch had 1,304 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Density | 94 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Ranch at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,304 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.93 sq mi (36.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,415 ft (736 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8952° N, 121.6705° W |
| ZIP code | 95942 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624918 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Ranch
- Cohasset4.0 mi W
- Magalia6.2 mi SE
- Stirling City7.1 mi E
- Paradise10.3 mi S
- Butte Creek Canyon10.6 mi S
- Concow12.0 mi SE
- Chico12.2 mi SW
- Butte Meadows14.8 mi NE
- Butte Valley15.7 mi S
- Yankee Hill15.8 mi SE
- Nord17.3 mi SW
- Cherokee18.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Ranch
What county is Forest Ranch in?
Forest Ranch is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Forest Ranch, CA?
1,304 people lived in Forest Ranch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Ranch, CA?
The ZIP code of Forest Ranch is 95942.
What is the elevation of Forest Ranch?
2,415 feet (736 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Ranch?
Cohasset (4.0 mi), Magalia (6.2 mi), Stirling City (7.1 mi), Paradise (10.3 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (10.6 mi).
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