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Beckwourth, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California. ZIP codes: 96122.
Population
388
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
1
Beckwourth and its ZIP codes
Beckwourth at a glance
- Beckwourth is 87% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Beckwourth.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,946
6,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $13,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Beckwourth, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beckwourth, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Beckwourth
1 in or overlapping Beckwourth. Population shown
Cities near Beckwourth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake DavisCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| PortolaCity | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Iron HorseCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Gold MountainCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.1 |
| MabieCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.6 |
| Mohawk VistaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CalpineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Chilcoot-VintonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.2 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beckwourth, CA in?
- Beckwourth is in Plumas County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Beckwourth, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beckwourth include 96122.
- What is the population of Beckwourth, CA?
- About 388 people live in Beckwourth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beckwourth?
- Nearby places include Lake Davis (3.2 mi), Portola (4.3 mi), Delleker (5.6 mi), Iron Horse (6.2 mi), Gold Mountain (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023