Lake California
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California

Lake California is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tehama County, California, with 3,377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cottonwood, 6.0 miles W.
- 3,377residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 535 / sq mipopulation density
- 96007ZIP code
About Lake California
Lake California is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California, United States. Lake California sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 m). The 2020 United States census reported Lake California's population was 3,377.
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- Median household income
- $92,051
- Median home value
- $352,800
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Lake California had 3,377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 535 per sq mi (207 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake California at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tehama County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,377 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.31 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3584° N, 122.2088° W |
| ZIP code | 96007 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake California
- Cottonwood6.0 mi W
- Bend7.1 mi S
- Anderson7.8 mi NW
- Dales8.6 mi E
- Red Bluff12.9 mi S
- Happy Valley13.3 mi NW
- Millville14.0 mi N
- Palo Cedro14.7 mi N
- Paynes Creek15.0 mi E
- Redding16.8 mi NW
- Centerville18.5 mi NW
- Manton19.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Lake California
What county is Lake California in?
Lake California is in Tehama County, California.
What is the population of Lake California, CA?
3,377 people lived in Lake California at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake California, CA?
The ZIP code of Lake California is 96007.
What is the elevation of Lake California?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake California?
Cottonwood (6.0 mi), Bend (7.1 mi), Anderson (7.8 mi), Dales (8.6 mi), Red Bluff (12.9 mi).
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