Johnstonville
Census-designated place in Lassen County, California
Johnstonville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lassen County, California, with 973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,131 ft (1,259 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Susanville, 4.3 miles NW.
- 973residents (2020 Census)
- 4,131 ftelevation · 1,259 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.2 km²
- 113 / sq mipopulation density
- 96114ZIP code
About Johnstonville
Johnstonville (formerly, Toadtown) is a census-designated place in Lassen County, California, United States. It is located 4.5 miles (7 km) east-southeast of Susanville, at an elevation of 4131 feet (1259 m). Its population is 973 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,024 from the 2010 census.
The place was founded as Toadtown by settlers in 1857. The name reflected the abundance of toads at the place. A post office operated at Johnstonville from 1902 to 1943. The name honors Robert Johnston, who helped develop the town.
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- Median household income
- $100,132
- Median home value
- $329,300
- Median rent
- $968/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Johnstonville had 973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 113 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johnstonville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lassen County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 973 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.59 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,131 ft (1,259 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3804° N, 120.5868° W |
| ZIP code | 96114 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johnstonville
- Susanville4.3 mi NW
- Janesville7.5 mi SE
- Litchfield10.9 mi E
- Milford19.6 mi SE
- Spaulding21.7 mi NW
- Westwood22.5 mi W
- Stones Landing22.9 mi N
- Clear Creek25.2 mi W
- Greenville25.5 mi SW
- Taylorsville25.9 mi SW
- Crescent Mills26.2 mi SW
- Patton Village27.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Johnstonville
What county is Johnstonville in?
Johnstonville is in Lassen County, California.
What is the population of Johnstonville, CA?
973 people lived in Johnstonville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johnstonville, CA?
The ZIP code of Johnstonville is 96114.
What is the elevation of Johnstonville?
4,131 feet (1,259 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johnstonville?
Susanville (4.3 mi), Janesville (7.5 mi), Litchfield (10.9 mi), Milford (19.6 mi), Spaulding (21.7 mi).
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