Cottonwood
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Cottonwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 6,268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anderson, 4.3 miles N.
- 6,268residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.3 km²
- 474 / sq mipopulation density
- 96007ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 6,268 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,316 from the 2010 census. Cottonwood was a stagecoach town where a settlement was established in 1849. The first Post Office was opened in 1852. Cottonwood is equidistant between Redding and Red Bluff, 15 miles (24 km) in either direction. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Anderson.
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- Median household income
- $95,577
- Median home value
- $363,000
- Median rent
- $1,391/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Cottonwood had 6,268 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,268 |
|---|---|
| Density | 474 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,268 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.22 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3903° N, 122.3156° W |
| ZIP code | 96007 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0616630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Anderson4.3 mi N
- Lake California6.0 mi E
- Happy Valley7.5 mi NW
- Bend10.8 mi SE
- Redding12.7 mi N
- Palo Cedro12.8 mi N
- Centerville13.1 mi NW
- Millville13.8 mi NE
- Igo14.4 mi NW
- Dales14.7 mi E
- Red Bluff15.5 mi S
- Shasta16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Cottonwood, CA?
6,268 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, CA?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 96007.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Anderson (4.3 mi), Lake California (6.0 mi), Happy Valley (7.5 mi), Bend (10.8 mi), Redding (12.7 mi).
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