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Rail Road Flat, CA
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California. ZIP codes: 95245, 95248.
Population
498
Land area
17.4sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
2
Rail Road Flat and its ZIP codes
Rail Road Flat at a glance
- Rail Road Flat is 89% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for Rail Road Flat.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rail Road Flat, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 30°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rail Road Flat, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Rail Road Flat
2 in or overlapping Rail Road Flat. Population shown
Cities near Rail Road Flat
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| WilseyvilleCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.7 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Red CorralCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.3 |
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Mountain RanchCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.5 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Sheep RanchCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| VolcanoCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| Amador PinesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| ArnoldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| LockwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| AveryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| San AndreasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rail Road Flat, CA in?
- Rail Road Flat is in Calaveras County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rail Road Flat, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rail Road Flat include 95245, 95248.
- What is the population of Rail Road Flat, CA?
- About 498 people live in Rail Road Flat, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rail Road Flat?
- Nearby places include Glencoe (2.8 mi), Wilseyville (4 mi), West Point (5.4 mi), Red Corral (7.1 mi), Pioneer (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023