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Anderson, CA
City in Shasta County, California. ZIP codes: 96007.
Population
11,255
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,601
ZIP codes
1
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 6.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,375, 52% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,000 (61% below California) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for Anderson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anderson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,375
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,841), German Americans (1,796), Mexican Americans (1,073).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,218
71,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $8,235 per person
PPP loans
$35.04M
355 loans, 3,749 jobs reported
How people get to work
Anderson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
192
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
551
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 38°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Anderson
1 in or overlapping Anderson. Population shown
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 13.2 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 16.9 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ReddingCity | 10 mi | 59.5 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8 |
| IgoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| ShastaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.9 |
| Bella VistaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 26.4 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Shasta LakeCity | 17 mi | 10.9 |
| OnoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Jones ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, CA in?
- Anderson is in Shasta County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Anderson, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anderson include 96007.
- What is the population of Anderson, CA?
- About 11,255 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Cottonwood (4 mi), Happy Valley (6.7 mi), Lake California (7.4 mi), Palo Cedro (8.5 mi), Redding (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023