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

ZIP code in South Oroville

ZIP code in South Oroville: 95966.

Distances are straight-line from Monument Hills 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.

The houses of South Oroville

Census estimates count 1,072 housing units in South Oroville. Half the homes date from 1973 or earlier; 70% were built before 1980. About 67 in 100 occupied homes in South Oroville are lived in by their owners. 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. About 2,291 people live in the 2.6 square miles of South Oroville (around 868 per square mile). The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 24 miles northwest.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of South Oroville is about 278 feet above sea level (USGS). Monument Hills is at about 135 feet, which puts South Oroville about 150 feet higher.

South Oroville in relation to Monument Hills

Measured in a straight line, South Oroville is about 59 miles north of Monument Hills. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. South Oroville belongs to Butte County, while Monument Hills is in Yolo County. Of the 236 places on this site's list, South Oroville ranks 227th in distance from Monument Hills. On a map, Sutter, Yuba City, and Live Oak sit roughly between Monument Hills and South Oroville. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Monument Hills on this site's list: Madison, Yolo, Woodland, and Esparto.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around South Oroville

Next to and around South Oroville you will find Oroville, Palermo, Oroville East, Thermalito, and Kelly Ridge.

Schools in and around 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.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: emergency repair, opener repair, new garage doors, snapped cables, and broken spring replacement. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

Around South Oroville

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

• Oroville 2 mi
• Palermo 3 mi
• Bangor 10 mi
• Honcut 10 mi
• Biggs 10 mi
• Rackerby 11 mi
• Gridley 11 mi
• Browns Valley 17 mi

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