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 Flournoy 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.

South Oroville in relation to Flournoy

Measured in a straight line, South Oroville is about 57 miles southeast of Flournoy. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Flournoy is in Tehama County, South Oroville is in Butte County. Among the 56 places this site lists, South Oroville is number 52 by distance from Flournoy. Between Flournoy and South Oroville the map shows Durham. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Flournoy on this site's list: Rancho Tehama Reserve, Corning, Richfield, and Proberta.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About South Oroville

South Oroville is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Butte County. The area of South Oroville is about 2.6 square miles; its population is about 2,291, or 868 per square mile. South Oroville is in area code 530. Chico, a city of about 102,911, is the closest larger city: about 24 miles northwest of South Oroville.

On the map near South Oroville

Nearby places on the map include Oroville, Palermo, Oroville East, Thermalito, and Kelly Ridge.

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

Homes in South Oroville

South Oroville has about 1,072 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1973 or earlier; 70% were built before 1980. 88% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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.

South Oroville at 278 feet

Ground elevation at the center of South Oroville is about 278 feet above sea level (USGS). Flournoy is at about 609 feet, which puts South Oroville about 350 feet lower.

Around South Oroville

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

• Oroville 2 mi
• Palermo 3 mi
• Oroville East 3 mi
• Thermalito 4 mi
• Kelly Ridge 5 mi
• Biggs 10 mi
• Paradise 19 mi
• Concow 20 mi
• Butte Creek Canyon 20 mi
• Cohasset 31 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, off-track doors, new garage doors, emergency repair, and snapped cables explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

To check whether garage door service reaches your South Oroville address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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