Greenhorn
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California

Greenhorn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plumas County, California, with 247 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,436 ft (1,352 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Garden, 1.7 miles SW.
- 247residents (2020 Census)
- 4,436 ftelevation · 1,352 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 95971ZIP code
About Greenhorn
Greenhorn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 247 at the 2020 census, up from 236 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $71,538
- Median home value
- $276,400
- Median age
- 64.6
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Greenhorn had 247 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 247 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Greenhorn at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plumas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 247 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.71 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9030° N, 120.7590° W |
| ZIP code | 95971 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0631029 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Greenhorn
- Spring Garden1.7 mi SW
- Cromberg4.3 mi SE
- East Quincy8.5 mi W
- Plumas Eureka8.8 mi SE
- Johnsville9.7 mi S
- Quincy10.6 mi W
- Mohawk Vista11.3 mi SE
- Taylorsville11.6 mi N
- Blairsden11.8 mi SE
- Graeagle12.0 mi SE
- Keddie12.5 mi NW
- C-Road13.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Greenhorn
What county is Greenhorn in?
Greenhorn is in Plumas County, California.
What is the population of Greenhorn, CA?
247 people lived in Greenhorn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Greenhorn, CA?
The ZIP code of Greenhorn is 95971.
What is the elevation of Greenhorn?
4,436 feet (1,352 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Greenhorn?
Spring Garden (1.7 mi), Cromberg (4.3 mi), East Quincy (8.5 mi), Plumas Eureka (8.8 mi), Johnsville (9.7 mi).
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