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Iron Horse, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California. ZIP codes: 96122.
Population
434
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
1
Iron Horse and its ZIP codes
Iron Horse at a glance
- Iron Horse is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Iron Horse.
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
Iron Horse, 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 Iron Horse, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Iron Horse
1 in or overlapping Iron Horse. Population shown
Cities near Iron Horse
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DellekerCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Gold MountainCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| PortolaCity | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| MabieCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Lake DavisCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.4 |
| ClioCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Valley RanchCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| C-RoadCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| WhitehawkCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.6 |
| BeckwourthCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 11.7 |
| Mohawk VistaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 12 |
| BlairsdenCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CalpineCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| GraeagleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 11.1 |
| Plumas EurekaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| SattleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iron Horse, CA in?
- Iron Horse is in Plumas County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Iron Horse, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iron Horse include 96122.
- What is the population of Iron Horse, CA?
- About 434 people live in Iron Horse, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iron Horse?
- Nearby places include Delleker (2.4 mi), Gold Mountain (2.6 mi), Portola (2.9 mi), Mabie (3.7 mi), Lake Davis (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023