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Happy Valley, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California. ZIP codes: 96007.
Population
5,944
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
352
ZIP codes
1
Happy Valley and its ZIP codes
Happy Valley at a glance
- Happy Valley is 40% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,222, 7% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $334,100 (55% below California) and median rent is $1,282 a month.
Local data for Happy Valley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Happy Valley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,222
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$334,100
Median rent
$1,282/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (908), German Americans (634), Chinese Americans (287).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Happy Valley.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Happy Valley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Happy Valley
1 in or overlapping Happy Valley. Population shown
Cities near Happy Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 8 |
| AndersonCity | 6.7 mi | 7 |
| IgoCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 13.2 |
| ReddingCity | 8.5 mi | 59.5 |
| ShastaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 10.9 |
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| OnoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.3 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8 |
| Shasta LakeCity | 15 mi | 10.9 |
| Bella VistaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 26.4 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Mountain GateCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| Jones ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Happy Valley, CA in?
- Happy Valley is in Shasta County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Happy Valley, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Happy Valley include 96007.
- What is the population of Happy Valley, CA?
- About 5,944 people live in Happy Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Happy Valley?
- Nearby places include Centerville (6 mi), Anderson (6.7 mi), Igo (6.7 mi), Cottonwood (8.1 mi), Redding (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023