Milford
Census-designated place in Lassen County, California
Milford is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lassen County, California, with 147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,222 ft (1,287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Patton Village, 10.2 miles E.
- 147residents (2020 Census)
- 4,222 ftelevation · 1,287 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 28 / sq mipopulation density
- 96121ZIP code
About Milford
Milford is a census-designated place in Lassen County, California, United States. It is located on Mill Creek, 15 miles (24 km) south of Litchfield, at an elevation of 4222 feet (1287 m). Its population is 147 as of the 2020 census, down from 167 from the 2010 census.
The settlement began when Judson Dakin and J.C. Wemple opened a mill at the site in 1861. The first post office at Milford opened in 1864 and closed for a period during 1879.
On August 22, 2021, the Dixie fire approached Milford but fire crews were able to protect the structures.
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Milford had 147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 28 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milford at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lassen County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 147 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.29 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1495° N, 120.3702° W |
| ZIP code | 96121 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0647472 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milford
- Patton Village10.2 mi E
- Herlong12.2 mi E
- Janesville12.2 mi NW
- Doyle15.9 mi SE
- Litchfield16.5 mi N
- Johnstonville19.6 mi NW
- Lake Davis21.0 mi S
- Beckwourth21.2 mi S
- Portola23.4 mi S
- Susanville23.9 mi NW
- Delleker24.1 mi S
- Taylorsville25.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milford
What county is Milford in?
Milford is in Lassen County, California.
What is the population of Milford, CA?
147 people lived in Milford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milford, CA?
The ZIP code of Milford is 96121.
What is the elevation of Milford?
4,222 feet (1,287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milford?
Patton Village (10.2 mi), Herlong (12.2 mi), Janesville (12.2 mi), Doyle (15.9 mi), Litchfield (16.5 mi).
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