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Forest Ranch, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California. ZIP codes: 95942.
Population
1,915
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
1
Forest Ranch and its ZIP codes
Forest Ranch at a glance
- Forest Ranch is 45% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $131,650, 33% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,800 (39% below California).
Local data for Forest Ranch, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest Ranch, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$131,650
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$445,800
Homeownership
96.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (716), Irish Americans (557), Mexican Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Forest Ranch.
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
Forest Ranch, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest Ranch, 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
91° / 35°F
66.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Ranch, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.4%
U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Forest Ranch
1 in or overlapping Forest Ranch. Population shown
Cities near Forest Ranch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CohassetCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 25 |
| MagaliaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 14 |
| Stirling CityCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 20.5 |
| ParadiseTown | 9.7 mi | 18.3 |
| ConcowCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 27.4 |
| ChicoCity | 13 mi | 34.4 |
| Butte MeadowsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 18.3 |
| NordCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| TobinCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.2 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 81.7 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Hamilton CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Ranch, CA in?
- Forest Ranch is in Butte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Forest Ranch, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Forest Ranch include 95942.
- What is the population of Forest Ranch, CA?
- About 1,915 people live in Forest Ranch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Ranch?
- Nearby places include Cohasset (3.6 mi), Magalia (5.9 mi), Stirling City (7 mi), Butte Creek Canyon (9.6 mi), Paradise (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023