Plumas Lake

Census-designated place in Yuba County, California

Aerial view of Plumas Lake, California
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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.

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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Living in Plumas Lake

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, CA population

Plumas Lake had 8,126 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,126
Density686 per sq mi (265 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Plumas Lake at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyYuba County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population8,126 (2020)
Land area11.84 sq mi (30.7 km²)
Water area0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates38.9786° N, 121.5579° W
ZIP code95991
Census code (GEOID)0657829

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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