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Meadow Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California. ZIP codes: 95956.
Population
363
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
43
ZIP codes
1
Meadow Valley and its ZIP codes
Meadow Valley at a glance
- Meadow Valley is 83% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Meadow Valley.
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
Meadow Valley, 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
89° / 25°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meadow Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Meadow Valley
1 in or overlapping Meadow Valley. Population shown
Cities near Meadow Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks LakeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 10.3 |
| QuincyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.2 |
| TwainCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7.2 |
| PaxtonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| East QuincyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 12.1 |
| KeddieCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BeldenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CaribouCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| TobinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Indian FallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Crescent MillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| CanyondamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Little Grass ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10 |
| TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meadow Valley, CA in?
- Meadow Valley is in Plumas County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Meadow Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Meadow Valley include 95956.
- What is the population of Meadow Valley, CA?
- About 363 people live in Meadow Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meadow Valley?
- Nearby places include Bucks Lake (4.6 mi), Quincy (7.8 mi), Twain (8 mi), Paxton (8 mi), East Quincy (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023