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Ruth, CA
Census-designated place in Trinity County, California. ZIP codes: 95552.
Population
480
Land area
38.9sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
1
Ruth and its ZIP codes
Ruth at a glance
- Ruth is 95% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Ruth, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Trinity County. PPP loans are for Ruth.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,963
2,894 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.4M
FY 2026, $6,046 per person
PPP loans
$49.6K
1 loan, 12 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Ruth, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
200
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
55
0.7% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruth, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Ruth
1 in or overlapping Ruth. Population shown
Cities near Ruth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Post MountainCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.4 |
| Mad RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 35.2 |
| AlderpointCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HayforkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 72.1 |
| HyampomCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 20.3 |
| PlatinaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| MirandaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| BenbowCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.9 |
| GarbervilleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| RedwayCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruth, CA in?
- Ruth is in Trinity County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ruth, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ruth include 95552.
- What is the population of Ruth, CA?
- About 480 people live in Ruth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruth?
- Nearby places include Post Mountain (10 mi), Mad River (12 mi), Alderpoint (17 mi), Hayfork (21 mi), Hyampom (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023