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Biggs, CA
City in Butte County, California.
Population
2,307
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,579
ZIP codes
0
Biggs and its ZIP codes
Biggs at a glance
- Biggs is about 10 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,914 a year, 14% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,400 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,474 a month.
Local data for Biggs, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Biggs, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,914
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$328,400
Median rent
$1,474/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (520), German Americans (163), Irish Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Biggs.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,505
78,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
How people get to work
Biggs, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Biggs, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,384
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 40°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Biggs, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Biggs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GridleyCity | 3.4 mi | 2.2 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ThermalitoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 12.7 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 29.2 |
| OrovilleCity | 9.4 mi | 13.9 |
| Live OakCity | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| HoncutCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 21.6 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 81.7 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| BangorCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.4 |
| Loma RicaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 18.5 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.3 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Biggs, CA in?
- Biggs is in Butte County, California.
- What is the population of Biggs, CA?
- About 2,307 people live in Biggs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Biggs?
- Nearby places include Gridley (3.4 mi), Richvale (5.8 mi), Thermalito (6.3 mi), Palermo (9.2 mi), Oroville (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023