Richvale
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Richvale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Biggs, 6.1 miles S.
- 234residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 252 / sq mipopulation density
- 95974ZIP code
About Richvale
Richvale (also, Richland, Silbys Switch, Silsby) is a small village (population 234) in Butte County, California, United States, south of Chico and west of Oroville. The primary crop grown in the area surrounding Richvale is rice, irrigated from the Oroville Dam on the Feather River. Several farmers in the area are known for organic farming. The population was 234 at the 2020 census.
The ZIP Code is 95974. The community is served by area code 530.
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Richvale had 234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 252 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richvale at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 234 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4937° N, 121.7508° W |
| ZIP code | 95974 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0660662 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richvale
- Biggs6.1 mi S
- Thermalito8.0 mi E
- Gridley9.5 mi S
- Durham9.9 mi N
- Oroville10.2 mi E
- South Oroville11.1 mi E
- Palermo12.9 mi E
- Butte Valley13.3 mi NE
- Oroville East14.2 mi E
- Kelly Ridge15.4 mi E
- Live Oak15.6 mi S
- Princeton15.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Richvale
What county is Richvale in?
Richvale is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Richvale, CA?
234 people lived in Richvale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richvale, CA?
The ZIP code of Richvale is 95974.
What is the elevation of Richvale?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richvale?
Biggs (6.1 mi), Thermalito (8.0 mi), Gridley (9.5 mi), Durham (9.9 mi), Oroville (10.2 mi).
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