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Janesville, CA

Census-designated place in Lassen County, California. ZIP codes: 96114.

Population

2,399

Land area

33.8sq mi

People per sq mi

71

ZIP codes

1

Janesville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Janesville at a glance

  • Janesville is 72% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $78,466, 21% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,900 (56% below California) and median rent is $1,374 a month.

Local data for Janesville, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Janesville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$78,466

Poverty rate

7.5%

Median home value

$326,900

Median rent

$1,374/mo

Homeownership

77.7%

Bachelor's or higher

10.1%

Median age

52.4

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (348), German Americans (218), Irish Americans (200).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lassen County. PPP loans are for Janesville.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.2%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,015

8,945 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,818

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$186M

FY 2026, $5,681 per person

PPP loans

$766K

28 loans, 84 jobs reported

Lassen County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Janesville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled8.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home8.2%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Janesville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

63

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

13.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Janesville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

11.4%

U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Janesville

1 in or overlapping Janesville. Population shown

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Cities near Janesville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JohnstonvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi8.6
SusanvilleCity7.3 mi7.9
LitchfieldCensus-designated place8.8 mi4
MilfordCensus-designated place11 mi5.3
Patton VillageCensus-designated place20 mi3.5
HerlongCensus-designated place22 mi1.7
TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place24 mi3.2
Crescent MillsCensus-designated place26 mi4.2
GreenvilleCensus-designated place26 mi8
WestwoodCensus-designated place27 mi5.6
DoyleCensus-designated place28 mi6.1
SpauldingCensus-designated place29 mi3.3
Clear CreekCensus-designated place29 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Janesville, CA in?
Janesville is in Lassen County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Janesville, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Janesville include 96114.
What is the population of Janesville, CA?
About 2,399 people live in Janesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Janesville?
Nearby places include Johnstonville (6.9 mi), Susanville (7.3 mi), Litchfield (8.8 mi), Milford (11 mi), Patton Village (20 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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