South Oroville, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in South Oroville

South Oroville ZIP code: 95966.

Distances are straight-line from Esparto to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in South Oroville: those whose USPS city name is South Oroville (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps South Oroville (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

Esparto and South Oroville on the map

Measured in a straight line, South Oroville is about 60 miles northeast of Esparto. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. South Oroville belongs to Butte County, while Esparto is in Yolo County. Among the 221 places this site lists, South Oroville is number 221 by distance from Esparto. On a map, Dunnigan, Sutter, and Live Oak sit roughly between Esparto and South Oroville. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Esparto on this site's list: Madison, Capay, Brooks, and Monument Hills.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in South Oroville

South Oroville has about 1,072 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1973, and 70% of homes were built before 1980. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for South Oroville.

About South Oroville

South Oroville is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Butte County. South Oroville covers about 2.6 square miles and has about 2,291 residents, roughly 868 per square mile. Phone numbers in South Oroville use area code 530. Chico, a city of about 102,911, is the closest larger city: about 24 miles northwest of South Oroville.

Places in and around South Oroville

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around South Oroville include Oroville, Palermo, Oroville East, Thermalito, and Kelly Ridge.

Public schools near the center of South Oroville include Oakdale Heights Elementary, Las Plumas High, Helen M. Wilcox Elementary, and Golden Hills Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the South Oroville city guide.

Around South Oroville

Places close to South Oroville with a page on this site:

• Palermo 3 mi
• Bangor 10 mi
• Honcut 10 mi
• Biggs 10 mi
• Richvale 11 mi
• Gridley 11 mi
• Loma Rica 13 mi
• Marysville 23 mi
• Lake Wildwood 25 mi

The lay of the land

The center of South Oroville is about 278 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Esparto is at about 201 feet, so the two sit at nearly the same elevation.

What the repair pages cover

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