Paradise
Town in Butte County, California
Paradise is a town in Butte County, California, with 4,764 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,778 ft (542 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Magalia, 4.5 miles N.
- 4,764residents (2020 Census)
- 1,778 ftelevation · 542 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.4 km²
- 260 / sq mipopulation density
- 95969ZIP code
About Paradise
Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada foothills above the northeastern Sacramento Valley. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 4,764, a decline of over 80% from the 26,218 residents recorded in the 2010 census.
On November 8, 2018, a major wildfire, the Camp Fire, killed 85 people and destroyed much of Paradise and Magalia, as well as most of Butte Creek Canyon and Concow. In November 2023, it was reported that there were a little over 9,000 residents living in Paradise, roughly double the number from three years prior. Over 2,500 new structures had also been built, with more construction ongoing.
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- Median household income
- $67,687
- Median home value
- $416,000
- Median rent
- $1,241/mo
- Median age
- 57.4
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Paradise had 4,764 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,764 |
|---|---|
| Density | 260 per sq mi (100 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paradise at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,764 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.32 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7542° N, 121.6064° W |
| ZIP code | 95969 |
| Official website | townofparadise.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paradise
- Magalia4.5 mi N
- Concow5.1 mi E
- Butte Creek Canyon5.4 mi W
- Yankee Hill6.1 mi SE
- Butte Valley6.3 mi S
- Cherokee8.1 mi SE
- Forest Ranch10.3 mi N
- Stirling City11.0 mi N
- Chico11.2 mi W
- Cohasset12.6 mi NW
- Durham12.8 mi SW
- Berry Creek13.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paradise
What county is Paradise in?
Paradise is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Paradise, CA?
4,764 people lived in Paradise at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paradise, CA?
The ZIP code of Paradise is 95969.
What is the elevation of Paradise?
1,778 feet (542 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paradise?
Magalia (4.5 mi), Concow (5.1 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (5.4 mi), Yankee Hill (6.1 mi), Butte Valley (6.3 mi).
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