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Palermo, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California. ZIP codes: 95966, 95968.
Population
5,266
Land area
29.2sq mi
People per sq mi
181
ZIP codes
2
Palermo and its ZIP codes
Palermo at a glance
- Palermo is 28% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,588, 49% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,000 (61% below California) and median rent is $1,135 a month.
Local data for Palermo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palermo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,588
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,135/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (914), Irish Americans (670), German Americans (613).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Palermo.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,505
78,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
PPP loans
$23.26M
372 loans, 3,024 jobs reported
How people get to work
Palermo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palermo, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,384
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 40°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palermo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Palermo
2 in or overlapping Palermo. Population shown
Cities near Palermo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.6 |
| OrovilleCity | 4.5 mi | 13.9 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 21.6 |
| HoncutCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.2 |
| ThermalitoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 12.7 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2 |
| BangorCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 13.4 |
| BiggsCity | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| GridleyCity | 9.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Loma RicaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 18.5 |
| RackerbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Robinson MillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Live OakCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Challenge-BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.7 |
| Berry CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 57.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palermo, CA in?
- Palermo is in Butte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Palermo, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Palermo include 95966, 95968.
- What is the population of Palermo, CA?
- About 5,266 people live in Palermo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palermo?
- Nearby places include South Oroville (3.4 mi), Oroville (4.5 mi), Oroville East (6 mi), Honcut (6.5 mi), Thermalito (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023