South Oroville, California
South Oroville: census designated place
About
South Oroville is a CDP located in the county of Butte in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about South Oroville
| Population | 5,742 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Butte County |
| Postal code | 95965 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4966,-121.5522 |
| Altitude | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 21:46:55 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Butte County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas South Oroville Highlighted locator map image
Geography
South Oroville is located at 39°29'48"N 121°33'8"W (39.4965500, -121.5521900).
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Weather
45°F
Mostly Clear
2 to 6 mph NE
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Oroville, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110246 | Butte College | Oroville (CA) | 95965-8399 |
| 487773 | Butte County Regional Occupational Program | Chico (CA) | 95928-7191 |
| 110538 | California State University-Chico | Chico (CA) | 95929-0150 |
| 126119 | Yuba College | Marysville (CA) | 95901 |
| 446093 | Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City | Yuba City (CA) | 95993 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Oroville, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
| CIC | Chico station | West 5th and Orange Streets | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to South Oroville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ophir Post Office | Oroville (CA) | 95966 |
Other cities in Butte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butte County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chico | 102,867 | The most populous city in Butte County, California. |
| Oroville | 20,237 | County seat of Butte County, California, USA |
| Magalia | 11,310 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| Gridley | 7,397 | City in California |
| Thermalito | 6,646 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
| Paradise | 4,329 | City in Butte County, California |
| Biggs | 2,025 | City in California, USA |
| Concow | 710 | Census-designated place in Butte County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
South Oroville distances to largest California cities