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Richvale, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California. ZIP codes: 95974.
Population
145
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
1
Richvale and its ZIP codes
Richvale at a glance
- Richvale is 38% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Richvale, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Richvale.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 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
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
PPP loans
$925K
7 loans, 58 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Richvale, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richvale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Richvale
1 in or overlapping Richvale. Population shown
Cities near Richvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThermalitoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 12.7 |
| BiggsCity | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GridleyCity | 9.2 mi | 2.2 |
| OrovilleCity | 9.8 mi | 13.9 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 81.7 |
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 29.2 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18.3 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.6 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| Live OakCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| HoncutCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 20.5 |
| ChicoCity | 19 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richvale, CA in?
- Richvale is in Butte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Richvale, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richvale include 95974.
- What is the population of Richvale, CA?
- About 145 people live in Richvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richvale?
- Nearby places include Thermalito (5.3 mi), Biggs (5.8 mi), Gridley (9.2 mi), Oroville (9.8 mi), Durham (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023