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

ZIP code in Hamilton Branch

Hamilton Branch ZIP code: 96137.

Distances are straight-line from Durham 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). Phone numbers in Hamilton Branch use area code 530.

The houses of Hamilton Branch

Hamilton Branch has about 366 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1978, and 54% of homes were built before 1980. 91% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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

Ground elevation at the center of Hamilton Branch is about 4,697 feet above sea level (USGS). Durham is at about 146 feet, which puts Hamilton Branch about 4,550 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Around Hamilton Branch

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

Durham and Hamilton Branch on the map

Measured in a straight line, Hamilton Branch is about 58 miles northeast of Durham. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Durham is in Butte County and Hamilton Branch is in Plumas County. Of the 90 places on this site's list, Hamilton Branch ranks 86th in distance from Durham. On a map, Paradise, Magalia, and Stirling City sit roughly between Durham and Hamilton Branch. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Durham on this site's list: Butte Valley, Chico, Butte Creek Canyon, and Richvale.

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:

• Lake Almanor Peninsula 2 mi
• Lake Almanor West 6 mi
• Chester 7 mi
• Stirling City 35 mi
• Forest Ranch 40 mi
• Manton 41 mi
• Concow 41 mi
• Yankee Hill 46 mi
• Kelly Ridge 55 mi
• Los Molinos 56 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

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

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.

For more about Hamilton Branch, see the Hamilton Branch page of our website.