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Forbestown, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California. ZIP codes: 95941.
Population
90
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
1
Forbestown and its ZIP codes
Forbestown at a glance
- Forbestown is 94% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Forbestown, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Forbestown.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Forbestown, 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
85° / 30°F
82.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forbestown, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Forbestown
1 in or overlapping Forbestown. Population shown
Cities near Forbestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson MillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Challenge-BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9.7 |
| Clipper MillsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| RackerbyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| Berry CreekCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 57.1 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.6 |
| DobbinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| BangorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.4 |
| CamptonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| North San JuanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| PikeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Loma RicaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 18.5 |
| OrovilleCity | 16 mi | 13.9 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 29.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forbestown, CA in?
- Forbestown is in Butte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Forbestown, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Forbestown include 95941.
- What is the population of Forbestown, CA?
- About 90 people live in Forbestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forbestown?
- Nearby places include Robinson Mill (4.3 mi), Challenge-Brownsville (4.8 mi), Clipper Mills (5.4 mi), Rackerby (8.4 mi), Berry Creek (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023