Hat Creek
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Hat Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,422 ft (1,043 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Old Station, 8.7 miles S.
- 266residents (2020 Census)
- 3,422 ftelevation · 1,043 m
- 50.0 sq miland area · 129.5 km²
- 5 / sq mipopulation density
- 96040ZIP code
About Hat Creek
Hat Creek is a census designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Hat Creek is situated at an elevation of 3,422 feet (1,043 m). Its population is 266 as of the 2020 census, down from 309 from the 2010 census.
Hat Creek is located 26 miles (42 km) north of Lassen Park, 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Burney (9 miles (14 km) south of the junction of hwy 89 and 299), and 15 miles (24 km) south of Burney Falls. Its zip code is 96040. Wired telephone numbers are from the Burney central office and follow the pattern 530-335-xxxx. Hat Creek is home to the Hat Creek Radio Observatory, run by SETI Institute.
The town's main economies are tourism, fishing, camping, and lodging. It is a travel hot spot in Shasta County, approximately 70 miles (110 km) east of Redding and about the same distance to Susanville.
In 2021 the town was threatened by the Dixie Fire.
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Hat Creek had 266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hat Creek at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 266 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.01 sq mi (129.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7898° N, 121.4745° W |
| ZIP code | 96040 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0632408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hat Creek
- Old Station8.7 mi S
- Cassel10.1 mi NW
- Johnson Park12.2 mi NW
- Burney12.5 mi NW
- Fall River Mills15.0 mi N
- Little Valley17.2 mi NE
- McArthur17.5 mi N
- Montgomery Creek23.6 mi W
- Round Mountain24.3 mi W
- Nubieber26.1 mi NE
- Mineral27.0 mi S
- Whitmore27.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hat Creek
What county is Hat Creek in?
Hat Creek is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Hat Creek, CA?
266 people lived in Hat Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hat Creek, CA?
The ZIP code of Hat Creek is 96040.
What is the elevation of Hat Creek?
3,422 feet (1,043 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hat Creek?
Old Station (8.7 mi), Cassel (10.1 mi), Johnson Park (12.2 mi), Burney (12.5 mi), Fall River Mills (15.0 mi).
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