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Glenn County, CA
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Glenn County, California.
Population
28,494
Land area
1,314sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Glenn County
Glenn County at a glance
- Glenn County is 91% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,139 a year, 32% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,400 (52% below California) and median rent is $1,120 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Orland (8,357), Willows (6,190) and Hamilton City (2,267).
Local data for Glenn County, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenn County, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,139
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$352,400
Prices +6.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,120/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,355), German Americans (2,785), Irish Americans (1,644).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,523
9,713 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$193M
FY 2026, $6,664 per person
PPP loans
$60.8M
542 loans, 6,821 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$115K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Glenn County, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenn County, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
45
Most often flood
Flood insurance policies
319
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glenn County, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Glenn County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Glenn County, CA?
- Orland is the largest city or town in Glenn County, with about 8,357 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Glenn County?
- Glenn County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 95913, 95920, 95939, 95943, 95951.
- What is the population of Glenn County, CA?
- About 28,494 people live in Glenn County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Glenn County?
- Glenn County borders Butte County, Mendocino County, Lake County, Tehama County, Colusa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023