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Manton, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California. ZIP codes: 96059.
Population
629
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
1
Manton and its ZIP codes
Manton at a glance
- Manton is 86% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $120,000 a year, 21% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $424,700 (42% below California).
Local data for Manton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,000
Poverty rate
46.1%
Median home value
$424,700
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
31.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (274), Scottish Americans (110), French Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Manton.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,130
19,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
PPP loans
$22.8K
1 loan, 3 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.7%
Environment and hazard risk
Manton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
523
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Manton
1 in or overlapping Manton. Population shown
Cities near Manton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShingletownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 24.5 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitmoreCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| MineralCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 44.3 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8 |
| Oak RunCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.2 |
| AndersonCity | 24 mi | 7 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 13.2 |
| Bella VistaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 26.4 |
| Round MountainCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| Red BluffCity | 27 mi | 7.6 |
| Warner ValleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 17.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manton, CA in?
- Manton is in Tehama County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Manton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manton include 96059.
- What is the population of Manton, CA?
- About 629 people live in Manton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manton?
- Nearby places include Shingletown (5.8 mi), Paynes Creek (6.8 mi), Dales (14 mi), Whitmore (14 mi), Mineral (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023