Hamilton Branch, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Hamilton Branch

ZIP code in Hamilton Branch: 96137.

Distances are straight-line from Beckwourth 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 Hamilton Branch: those whose USPS city name is Hamilton Branch (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Hamilton Branch (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.

About Hamilton Branch

Hamilton Branch is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Plumas County. About 454 people live in the 1.1 square miles of Hamilton Branch (around 417 per square mile). Chico, a city of about 102,911, is the closest larger city: about 52 miles southwest of Hamilton Branch.

Housing in Hamilton Branch

Census estimates count 366 housing units in Hamilton Branch. The median home was built in 1978, and 54% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 91% of Hamilton Branch's homes. About 85 in 100 occupied homes in Hamilton Branch 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 Hamilton Branch.

Elevation and setting

The center of Hamilton Branch is about 4,697 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Beckwourth is at about 5,167 feet, which puts Hamilton Branch about 450 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

On the map near Hamilton Branch

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Hamilton Branch include East Shore, Clear Creek, Lake Almanor Country Club, Lake Almanor West, Chester, and Canyondam.

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

From Beckwourth to Hamilton Branch

Measured in a straight line, Hamilton Branch is about 47 miles northwest of Beckwourth. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Both are in Plumas County. Of the 41 places on this site's list, Hamilton Branch ranks 32nd in distance from Beckwourth. Within Plumas County it is number 17 of 17 places on the list. On a map, Greenville sits roughly between Beckwourth and Hamilton Branch. Both use area code 530. The places on this site's list closest to Beckwourth are Lake Davis, Portola, Delleker, and Iron Horse.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Close to Hamilton Branch

These places sit nearest Hamilton Branch and also have a page on this site:

• East Shore 2 mi
• Greenville 13 mi
• Twain 17 mi
• Meadow Valley 24 mi
• Quincy 25 mi
• Susanville 25 mi
• Janesville 31 mi
• Blairsden Graeagle 43 mi

What the repair pages cover

Read about new garage doors, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, off-track doors, and snapped cables before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

A broken spring or a door off its track in Hamilton Branch is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

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