Plumas Lake
Census-designated place in Yuba County, California

Plumas Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Yuba County, California, with 8,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Oso, 2.3 miles SE.
- 8,126residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 11.8 sq miland area · 30.7 km²
- 686 / sq mipopulation density
- 95991ZIP code
About Plumas Lake
Plumas Lake is a master-planned exurb and census-designated place in Yuba County, California, United States. It is located 30 miles (48 km) north of Sacramento and 10 miles (16 km) south of Marysville off California State Route 70. Its population was 8,126 at the 2020 census.
Plumas Lake was first conceived in 1993 as a means to guide development along the Feather and Bear Rivers. Construction began in 2003 and at full build-out the community is expected to have roughly 12,000 homes and 36,000 residents.
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- Median household income
- $120,408
- Median home value
- $555,300
- Median rent
- $2,302/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Plumas Lake had 8,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 686 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plumas Lake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Yuba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.84 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9786° N, 121.5579° W |
| ZIP code | 95991 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0657829 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plumas Lake
- Rio Oso2.3 mi SE
- Trowbridge4.3 mi SE
- East Nicolaus4.8 mi S
- Nicolaus5.6 mi S
- Olivehurst7.0 mi N
- Wheatland9.7 mi E
- Linda10.1 mi N
- Robbins11.1 mi SW
- Yuba City11.4 mi NW
- Sheridan11.6 mi E
- Marysville12.0 mi N
- Beale AFB13.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Plumas Lake
What county is Plumas Lake in?
Plumas Lake is in Yuba County, California.
What is the population of Plumas Lake, CA?
8,126 people lived in Plumas Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plumas Lake, CA?
The ZIP code of Plumas Lake is 95991.
What is the elevation of Plumas Lake?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plumas Lake?
Rio Oso (2.3 mi), Trowbridge (4.3 mi), East Nicolaus (4.8 mi), Nicolaus (5.6 mi), Olivehurst (7.0 mi).
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