Propane in Placer County: the numbers
7.8% of Placer County homes (12,365 of 157,954) heat with propane, and 61.2% use utility natural gas, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 survey. On our routes, North Auburn / Christian Valley has the most propane-heated homes at 3,441.
Placer County
Our Placer County towns, ZIP area by ZIP area
| Town | ZIP area | Propane-heated homes | Share on propane | Share on utility gas | Drive from our yard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Auburn / Christian Valley | 95602 | 3,441 | 45.3% | 23.3% | 11 min |
| Colfax | 95713 | 1,553 | 42.5% | 13.9% | 23 min |
| Foresthill | 95631 | 1,101 | 40.7% | 4.1% | 36 min |
| Lincoln | 95648 | 1,074 | 4.9% | 68.8% | 20 min |
| Meadow Vista | 95722 | 965 | 56.4% | 13.0% | 20 min |
| Loomis | 95650 | 915 | 17.5% | 50.3% | 12 min |
| Newcastle | 95658 | 894 | 39.9% | 11.9% | our yard |
| Auburn | 95603 | 815 | 6.9% | 57.7% | 5 min |
| Applegate | 95703 | 408 | 46.7% | 2.5% | 15 min |
| Penryn | 95663 | 389 | 33.7% | 26.3% | 9 min |
| Sheridan | 95681 | 141 | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35 min |
| Weimar | 95736 | 14 | 12.2% | 56.5% | 18 min |
More foothill propane data
Figures are Census estimates of each household's main heating fuel; homes that use propane only for cooking or hot water are not counted.
Questions
Placer County propane questions
What share of Placer County homes heat with propane?
7.8% (12,365 of 157,954 households), per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25040.
Does American River Gas deliver in Placer County?
Yes. We deliver to Newcastle, Auburn, North Auburn, Christian Valley, Penryn, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Applegate, Weimar, Colfax, Foresthill, Lincoln, Sheridan in Placer County from our Newcastle yard. Call (530) 888-7438 and we will tell you your delivery day.
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