Bend
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California
Bend is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tehama County, California, with 603 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Red Bluff, 5.9 miles S.
- 603residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 207 / sq mipopulation density
- 96078ZIP code
About Bend
Bend is a census-designated place in Tehama County, California, United States. Bend is located on the Sacramento River, 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of Red Bluff. Bend had a post office from 1897 to 1935. The community was originally known as Horsethief Bend; the name was changed to Sander's Bend and later shortened to Bend. The community was named after a nearby meander in the Sacramento River. The population was 603 at the 2020 census.
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Bend had 603 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 603 |
|---|---|
| Density | 207 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bend at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tehama County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 603 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2551° N, 122.2109° W |
| ZIP code | 96078 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0605276 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bend
- Red Bluff5.9 mi S
- Lake California7.1 mi N
- Dales9.4 mi NE
- Cottonwood10.8 mi NW
- Proberta12.5 mi S
- Las Flores13.0 mi S
- Gerber13.8 mi S
- Anderson14.2 mi N
- Paynes Creek16.2 mi E
- Tehama16.7 mi S
- Los Molinos16.8 mi S
- Happy Valley18.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Bend
What county is Bend in?
Bend is in Tehama County, California.
What is the population of Bend, CA?
603 people lived in Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bend, CA?
The ZIP code of Bend is 96078.
What is the elevation of Bend?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bend?
Red Bluff (5.9 mi), Lake California (7.1 mi), Dales (9.4 mi), Cottonwood (10.8 mi), Proberta (12.5 mi).
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