Honcut
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Honcut is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 306 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palermo, 6.8 miles N.
- 306residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 72 / sq mipopulation density
- 95968ZIP code
About Honcut
Honcut (formerly, Moores Station) is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m). Lower Honcut Road links the community to California State Route 70. Honcut is near the Yuba County line.
Honcut was a stop on the California and Northern Railroad (later Southern Pacific) from the railroad's construction in the 1860s. In 1883, a sawmill was built in Honcut at the terminus of a V-flume from nearby Woodleaf, making Honcut "a bustling, active town."
Honcut's post office was established in 1856 and moved back and forth several times between Butte and Yuba Counties, before being closed for good in 1943. Moores Station (named for John C. Moore, first postmaster) post office was opened in 1869, closed in 1875, reopened in 1876, and closed for good in 1892.
Honcut's population was 306 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $187,742
- Median home value
- $275,000
- Median age
- 41.8
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Honcut had 306 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 306 |
|---|---|
| Density | 72 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Honcut at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 306 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.24 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3326° N, 121.5388° W |
| ZIP code | 95968 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0634428 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Honcut
- Palermo6.8 mi N
- Loma Rica7.3 mi E
- Bangor7.4 mi NE
- Live Oak7.6 mi SW
- Gridley8.7 mi W
- South Oroville9.9 mi N
- Biggs10.7 mi NW
- Oroville11.3 mi N
- Oroville East11.5 mi N
- Rackerby11.8 mi NE
- Thermalito12.6 mi N
- Marysville12.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Honcut
What county is Honcut in?
Honcut is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Honcut, CA?
306 people lived in Honcut at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Honcut, CA?
The ZIP code of Honcut is 95968.
What is the elevation of Honcut?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Honcut?
Palermo (6.8 mi), Loma Rica (7.3 mi), Bangor (7.4 mi), Live Oak (7.6 mi), Gridley (8.7 mi).
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