Junction City
Census-designated place in Trinity County, California

Junction City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Trinity County, California, with 658 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,909 ft (582 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Weaverville, 8.2 miles E.
- 658residents (2020 Census)
- 1,909 ftelevation · 582 m
- 26.5 sq miland area · 68.7 km²
- 25 / sq mipopulation density
- 96048ZIP code
About Junction City
Junction City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California, United States. Junction City sits at an elevation of 1,909 feet (582 m). Its population is 658 as of the 2020 census, down from 680 from the 2010 census. Junction City is located 8 miles (13 km) west of Weaverville. The Trinity River runs through the town and heads northwest from there. The ZIP Code is 96048. The community is served by area code 530.
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- Median household income
- $48,250
- Median home value
- $283,300
- Median age
- 46.4
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Junction City had 658 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 658 |
|---|---|
| Density | 25 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Junction City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Trinity County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 658 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.54 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7360° N, 123.0846° W |
| ZIP code | 96048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637596 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Junction City
- Weaverville8.2 mi E
- Douglas City10.4 mi SE
- Hayfork11.3 mi S
- Lewiston14.0 mi E
- Hyampom21.5 mi W
- Burnt Ranch22.8 mi W
- Post Mountain23.4 mi S
- French Gulch23.9 mi E
- Trinity Village24.5 mi NW
- Trinity Center26.1 mi NE
- Salyer27.4 mi W
- Platina27.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Junction City
What county is Junction City in?
Junction City is in Trinity County, California.
What is the population of Junction City, CA?
658 people lived in Junction City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Junction City, CA?
The ZIP code of Junction City is 96048.
What is the elevation of Junction City?
1,909 feet (582 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Junction City?
Weaverville (8.2 mi), Douglas City (10.4 mi), Hayfork (11.3 mi), Lewiston (14.0 mi), Hyampom (21.5 mi).
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