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Gold Mountain, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California. ZIP codes: 96106.
Population
124
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
1
Gold Mountain and its ZIP codes
Gold Mountain at a glance
- Gold Mountain is 92% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Gold Mountain, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Gold Mountain.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
Gold Mountain, 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
86° / 19°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gold Mountain, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Gold Mountain
1 in or overlapping Gold Mountain. Population shown
Cities near Gold Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MabieCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Iron HorseCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| PortolaCity | 4.7 mi | 5.4 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Mohawk VistaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 12 |
| Lake DavisCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.4 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 11.1 |
| CalpineCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| BeckwourthCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 11.7 |
| JohnsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gold Mountain, CA in?
- Gold Mountain is in Plumas County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Gold Mountain, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gold Mountain include 96106.
- What is the population of Gold Mountain, CA?
- About 124 people live in Gold Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gold Mountain?
- Nearby places include Mabie (1.9 mi), Iron Horse (2.6 mi), Clio (2.7 mi), Valley Ranch (2.9 mi), Whitehawk (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023