Maxwell
Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

Maxwell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Colusa County, California, with 1,067 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Williams, 9.3 miles S.
- 1,067residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 496 / sq mipopulation density
- 95955ZIP code
About Maxwell
Maxwell (formerly, Occident) is a census-designated place and farm community in Colusa County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 95 feet (29 m). Located off Interstate 5, it is home to Maxwell High School. The main crop grown is rice, though a variety of others such as grapes, almonds, olives, squash, and sunflowers are grown as well. Its ZIP code is 95955 and its area code is 530. Maxwell's population was 1,067 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $67,768
- Median home value
- $281,900
- Median rent
- $1,388/mo
- Median age
- 29.9
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Maxwell had 1,067 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,067 |
|---|---|
| Density | 496 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Maxwell at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Colusa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,067 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2771° N, 122.1947° W |
| ZIP code | 95955 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0646338 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Maxwell
- Williams9.3 mi S
- Colusa11.3 mi SE
- Princeton12.7 mi NE
- Willows16.4 mi N
- Lodoga16.8 mi W
- Meridian18.0 mi SE
- Arbuckle19.5 mi S
- Stonyford19.7 mi W
- Grimes21.2 mi SE
- College City21.3 mi SE
- Artois24.6 mi N
- Spring Valley25.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Maxwell
What county is Maxwell in?
Maxwell is in Colusa County, California.
What is the population of Maxwell, CA?
1,067 people lived in Maxwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Maxwell, CA?
The ZIP code of Maxwell is 95955.
What is the elevation of Maxwell?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Maxwell?
Williams (9.3 mi), Colusa (11.3 mi), Princeton (12.7 mi), Willows (16.4 mi), Lodoga (16.8 mi).
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