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Sutter Creek, CA
City in Amador County, California.
Population
2,702
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Sutter Creek and its ZIP codes
Sutter Creek at a glance
- Sutter Creek is about 4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,478, 11% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $543,800 (26% below California) and median rent is $1,572 a month.
Local data for Sutter Creek, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutter Creek, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,478
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$543,800
Median rent
$1,572/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (651), Irish Americans (501), Scottish Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amador County. PPP loans are for Sutter Creek.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,556
12,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,703
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,538 per person
How people get to work
Sutter Creek, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutter Creek, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
30
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
99
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutter Creek, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Sutter Creek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartellCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.2 |
| JacksonCity | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Amador CityCity | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DrytownCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| Mokelumne HillCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| PlymouthCity | 7.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Pine GroveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 7.5 |
| IoneCity | 8 mi | 4.6 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| FiddletownCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Red CorralCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| VolcanoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Campo SecoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| River PinesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PioneerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sutter Creek, CA in?
- Sutter Creek is in Amador County, California.
- What is the population of Sutter Creek, CA?
- About 2,702 people live in Sutter Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sutter Creek?
- Nearby places include Martell (1 mi), Jackson (2.7 mi), Amador City (2.9 mi), Drytown (5 mi), Mokelumne Hill (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023