Newell
Census-designated place in Modoc County, California
Newell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Modoc County, California, with 301 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,042 ft (1,232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tulelake, 7.4 miles NW.
- 301residents (2020 Census)
- 4,042 ftelevation · 1,232 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 125 / sq mipopulation density
- 96134ZIP code
About Newell
Newell is a census-designated place in Modoc County, California, United States. It is located 50 miles (80 km) west-northwest of Alturas, at an elevation of 4,042 feet (1,232 m). Its population is 301 as of the 2020 census, down from 449 from the 2010 census.
The community is located along State Route 139, south of Tulelake and approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of the Oregon border. It is less than 8 miles (13 km) south of Tulelake on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangle, Newell, California. The U.S. Geological Survey, National Geographic Names Database, calls its existence official with a feature ID of 1659219 and lists the coordinates of the community as 41°53′18″N 121°22′20″W. The ZIP Code is 96134: a code shared with several other local towns. The community is served by area code 530.
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Newell had 301 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 301 |
|---|---|
| Density | 125 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newell at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Modoc County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 301 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.40 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8887° N, 121.3602° W |
| ZIP code | 96134 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0651042 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newell
- Tulelake7.4 mi NW
- Malin, OR9.0 mi N
- Merrill, OR15.6 mi NW
- Bonanza, OR21.7 mi N
- Falcon Heights, OR26.4 mi NW
- Altamont, OR28.4 mi NW
- Dorris29.3 mi W
- Klamath Falls, OR31.1 mi NW
- Keno, OR34.6 mi NW
- Tennant35.8 mi SW
- Running Y Ranch, OR37.5 mi NW
- Bly, OR38.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Newell
What county is Newell in?
Newell is in Modoc County, California.
What is the population of Newell, CA?
301 people lived in Newell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newell, CA?
The ZIP code of Newell is 96134.
What is the elevation of Newell?
4,042 feet (1,232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newell?
Tulelake (7.4 mi), Malin (9.0 mi), Merrill (15.6 mi), Bonanza (21.7 mi), Falcon Heights (26.4 mi).
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