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Shasta, CA
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California. ZIP codes: 96087.
Population
1,387
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
127
ZIP codes
1
Shasta and its ZIP codes
Shasta at a glance
- Shasta is 50% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $111,250 a year, 12% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,500 (46% below California).
Local data for Shasta, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shasta, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,250
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$395,500
Homeownership
95.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (173), French Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shasta County. PPP loans are for Shasta.
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
How people get to work
Shasta, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shasta, 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
99° / 39°F
62.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shasta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Shasta
1 in or overlapping Shasta. Population shown
Cities near Shasta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeswickCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 8 |
| ReddingCity | 5.1 mi | 59.5 |
| IgoCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Shasta LakeCity | 7.9 mi | 10.9 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 16.9 |
| OnoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| French GulchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.3 |
| Mountain GateCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| Bella VistaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 26.4 |
| Palo CedroCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| AndersonCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| Jones ValleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| MillvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.2 |
| LewistonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shasta, CA in?
- Shasta is in Shasta County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Shasta, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Shasta include 96087.
- What is the population of Shasta, CA?
- About 1,387 people live in Shasta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shasta?
- Nearby places include Keswick (1.6 mi), Centerville (3.4 mi), Redding (5.1 mi), Igo (7.4 mi), Shasta Lake (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023