Butte Valley, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Butte Valley

ZIP code in Butte Valley: 95965.

Distances are straight-line from Lake California to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Butte Valley: those whose USPS city name is Butte Valley (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Butte Valley (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Butte Valley in relation to Lake California

Measured in a straight line, Butte Valley is about 56 miles southeast of Lake California. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Butte Valley belongs to Butte County, while Lake California is in Tehama County. Among the 45 places this site lists, Butte Valley is number 43 by distance from Lake California. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Lake California on this site's list: Cottonwood, Bend, Anderson, and Red Bluff.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Butte Valley

Butte Valley is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Butte County. The area of Butte Valley is about 18 square miles; its population is about 811, or 44 per square mile. Chico, a city of about 102,911, is the closest larger city: about 11 miles northwest of Butte Valley.

Around Butte Valley

Nearby places on the map include Cherokee, Butte Creek Canyon, Paradise, and Yankee Hill.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Butte Valley city guide.

Housing in Butte Valley

Butte Valley has about 511 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1986, and 9% of homes were built before 1980. 82% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 96% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Butte Valley.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Butte Valley is about 509 feet above sea level (USGS). Lake California is at about 567 feet, so the two sit at nearly the same elevation.

Places near Butte Valley

Other places near Butte Valley that also have a page on this site:

• Butte Creek Canyon 6 mi
• Paradise 6 mi
• Yankee Hill 7 mi
• Durham 8 mi
• Chico 11 mi
• Forest Ranch 16 mi
• Cohasset 17 mi
• Gerber 38 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on snapped cables, off-track doors, broken spring replacement, new garage doors, and emergency repair explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

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