South Oroville
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
South Oroville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 3,235 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oroville, 1.5 miles NW.
- 3,235residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.8 km²
- 1,227 / sq mipopulation density
- 95968ZIP code
About South Oroville
South Oroville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 3,235 at the 2020 census, down from 5,742 at the 2010 census.
For all practical purposes, South Oroville is tied to Oroville proper. South Oroville contains a negligible number of businesses, and all residents are dependent on the commercial centers of Oroville, and sometimes Chico if they choose. In fact, there is no clear divide between South Oroville and the Oroville city limits. This also applies to Thermalito, Oroville East, and Palermo. Las Plumas High School is located in South Oroville, and most high school students go to school there.
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- Median household income
- $65,409
- Median home value
- $261,500
- Median rent
- $1,412/mo
- Median age
- 33
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South Oroville had 3,235 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,235 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,227 per sq mi (474 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Oroville at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,235 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4766° N, 121.5439° W |
| ZIP code | 95968 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0673178 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Oroville
- Oroville1.5 mi NW
- Palermo3.4 mi S
- Oroville East3.4 mi E
- Thermalito3.8 mi NW
- Kelly Ridge5.5 mi NE
- Bangor9.9 mi SE
- Honcut9.9 mi S
- Biggs10.0 mi SW
- Rackerby10.7 mi E
- Richvale11.1 mi W
- Gridley11.4 mi SW
- Robinson Mill11.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about South Oroville
What county is South Oroville in?
South Oroville is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of South Oroville, CA?
3,235 people lived in South Oroville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Oroville, CA?
The ZIP code of South Oroville is 95968.
What is the elevation of South Oroville?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Oroville?
Oroville (1.5 mi), Palermo (3.4 mi), Oroville East (3.4 mi), Thermalito (3.8 mi), Kelly Ridge (5.5 mi).
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