Greenville, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Greenville

Greenville ZIP code: 95947.

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

From Thermalito to Greenville

Measured in a straight line, Greenville is about 55 miles northeast of Thermalito. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Thermalito is in Butte County and Greenville is in Plumas County. Among the 111 places this site lists, Greenville is number 99 by distance from Thermalito. Between Thermalito and Greenville the map shows Berry Creek and Meadow Valley. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Thermalito on this site's list: Oroville, South Oroville, Oroville East, and Palermo.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Greenville

Greenville is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Plumas County. Greenville covers about 8.0 square miles and has about 705 residents, roughly 88 per square mile. There are 26 places in the United States named Greenville; this one is in Plumas County. Greenville is in area code 530.

The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 53 miles southwest.

Around Greenville

Nearby places on the map include Crescent Mills, Indian Falls, Canyondam, Paxton, and Taylorsville.

Public schools near the center of Greenville include Greenville High and Greenville Elementary.

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

The houses of Greenville

Greenville has about 449 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1962. Single-family detached houses make up 87% of Greenville's homes. 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 Greenville.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Greenville is about 3,679 feet above sea level (USGS). Thermalito is at about 185 feet, which puts Greenville about 3,500 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Around Greenville

Places close to Greenville with a page on this site:

• Quincy 14 mi
• Chester 19 mi
• Stirling City 35 mi
• Concow 39 mi
• Magalia 41 mi
• Forest Ranch 42 mi
• Berry Creek 42 mi
• Forbestown 45 mi
• Butte Creek Canyon 48 mi
• Butte Valley 49 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on off-track doors, opener repair, broken spring replacement, 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 Greenville address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

For more about Greenville, see the Greenville page of our website.