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Hat Creek, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California. ZIP codes: 96040.
Population
57
Land area
50sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Hat Creek and its ZIP codes
Hat Creek at a glance
- Hat Creek is 100% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Hat Creek.
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
$248K
11 loans, 24 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hat Creek, 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
91° / 22°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hat Creek, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Hat Creek
1 in or overlapping Hat Creek. Population shown
Cities near Hat Creek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CasselCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| Old StationCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Johnson ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BurneyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| Fall River MillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Little ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| McArthurCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Montgomery CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| Round MountainCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| NubieberCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Big BendCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.7 |
| WhitmoreCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.5 |
| BieberCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hat Creek, CA in?
- Hat Creek is in Shasta County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hat Creek, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hat Creek include 96040.
- What is the population of Hat Creek, CA?
- About 57 people live in Hat Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hat Creek?
- Nearby places include Cassel (9 mi), Old Station (9.4 mi), Johnson Park (12 mi), Burney (12 mi), Fall River Mills (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023