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Bucks Lake, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California. ZIP codes: 95956.
Population
20
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Bucks Lake and its ZIP codes
Bucks Lake at a glance
- Bucks Lake is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Bucks Lake, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Bucks Lake.
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
Bucks Lake, 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
89° / 25°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Bucks Lake
1 in or overlapping Bucks Lake. Population shown
Cities near Bucks Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.5 |
| TobinCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.2 |
| BeldenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| QuincyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| East QuincyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.1 |
| TwainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CaribouCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| KeddieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Little Grass ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10 |
| Indian FallsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| La PorteCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Crescent MillsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| CanyondamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Stirling CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bucks Lake, CA in?
- Bucks Lake is in Plumas County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Bucks Lake, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bucks Lake include 95956.
- What is the population of Bucks Lake, CA?
- About 20 people live in Bucks Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bucks Lake?
- Nearby places include Meadow Valley (4.6 mi), Tobin (8.9 mi), Belden (11 mi), Quincy (11 mi), East Quincy (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023