Palermo
Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Palermo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 5,555 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 194 ft (59 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Oroville, 3.4 miles N.
- 5,555residents (2020 Census)
- 194 ftelevation · 59 m
- 29.2 sq miland area · 75.5 km²
- 190 / sq mipopulation density
- 95968ZIP code
About Palermo
Palermo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 5,555 at the 2020 census, up from 5,382 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $50,588
- Median home value
- $283,000
- Median rent
- $1,135/mo
- Median age
- 47
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Palermo had 5,555 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,555 |
|---|---|
| Density | 190 per sq mi (74 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palermo at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,555 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.16 sq mi (75.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4307° N, 121.5229° W |
| ZIP code | 95968 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655086 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palermo
- South Oroville3.4 mi N
- Oroville East4.8 mi NE
- Oroville4.9 mi NW
- Honcut6.8 mi S
- Thermalito6.8 mi NW
- Bangor7.0 mi SE
- Kelly Ridge7.4 mi NE
- Rackerby9.0 mi E
- Loma Rica9.9 mi SE
- Biggs10.1 mi W
- Gridley10.4 mi SW
- Robinson Mill11.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Palermo
What county is Palermo in?
Palermo is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Palermo, CA?
5,555 people lived in Palermo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palermo, CA?
The ZIP code of Palermo is 95968.
What is the elevation of Palermo?
194 feet (59 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palermo?
South Oroville (3.4 mi), Oroville East (4.8 mi), Oroville (4.9 mi), Honcut (6.8 mi), Thermalito (6.8 mi).
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