Paynes Creek
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California
Paynes Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tehama County, California, with 54 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,949 ft (594 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dales, 7.0 miles W.
- 54residents (2020 Census)
- 1,949 ftelevation · 594 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.9 km²
- 16 / sq mipopulation density
- 96075ZIP code
About Paynes Creek
Paynes Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California, United States. It is 23 miles (37 km) east of Red Bluff. Its ZIP code is 96075 and telephone prefixes follow (530-597-xxxx), which is shared with the town of Dales, approximately 9 miles (14 km) to the west. Paynes Creek sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet (594 m). The 2020 United States census reported Paynes Creek's population was 54.
In late July 2024, the town of Paynes Creek was significantly impacted and partially destroyed by the Park Fire with no recorded fatalities. The town is currently evacuated and it is unknown when or if repopulation will begin. Paynes Creek remains a census-designated place.
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Paynes Creek had 54 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paynes Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tehama County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 54 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.43 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3419° N, 121.9250° W |
| ZIP code | 96075 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0656196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paynes Creek
- Dales7.0 mi W
- Manton7.1 mi NE
- Shingletown11.9 mi N
- Lake California15.0 mi W
- Bend16.2 mi W
- Whitmore18.7 mi N
- Millville20.0 mi NW
- Mineral20.1 mi E
- Red Bluff20.3 mi SW
- Cottonwood20.8 mi W
- Anderson20.9 mi W
- Las Flores22.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paynes Creek
What county is Paynes Creek in?
Paynes Creek is in Tehama County, California.
What is the population of Paynes Creek, CA?
54 people lived in Paynes Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paynes Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Paynes Creek is 96075.
What is the elevation of Paynes Creek?
1,949 feet (594 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paynes Creek?
Dales (7.0 mi), Manton (7.1 mi), Shingletown (11.9 mi), Lake California (15.0 mi), Bend (16.2 mi).
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