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Mineral, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California. ZIP codes: 96061, 96063.
Population
133
Land area
44.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
2
Mineral and its ZIP codes
Mineral at a glance
- Mineral is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Mineral, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Mineral.
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
$276K
7 loans, 41 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Mineral, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mineral, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mineral
2 in or overlapping Mineral. Population shown
Cities near Mineral
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Warner ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17.4 |
| MantonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 17.7 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| ShingletownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 24.5 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| Butte MeadowsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake Almanor WestCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Old StationCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| AlmanorCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Almanor Country ClubCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake Almanor PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| PrattvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitmoreCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.5 |
| Hamilton BranchCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| East ShoreCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mineral, CA in?
- Mineral is in Tehama County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Mineral, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mineral include 96061, 96063.
- What is the population of Mineral, CA?
- About 133 people live in Mineral, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mineral?
- Nearby places include Warner Valley (13 mi), Manton (15 mi), Chester (18 mi), Shingletown (18 mi), Paynes Creek (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023