Lakehead
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Lakehead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,447 ft (441 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Gate, 13.3 miles S.
- 469residents (2020 Census)
- 1,447 ftelevation · 441 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 100 / sq mipopulation density
- 96051ZIP code
About Lakehead
Lakehead is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Lakehead sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 m). Lakehead is located halfway between Seattle and Los Angeles. Its population is 469 as of the 2020 census, up from 461 from the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $56,563
- Median home value
- $272,200
- Median rent
- $1,875/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Lakehead had 469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 100 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakehead at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 469 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.70 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9034° N, 122.3996° W |
| ZIP code | 96051 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0639514 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakehead
- Mountain Gate13.3 mi S
- Shasta Lake15.7 mi S
- Jones Valley16.2 mi SE
- Trinity Center17.1 mi W
- French Gulch17.5 mi SW
- Bella Vista19.0 mi SE
- Castella19.8 mi N
- Keswick20.3 mi S
- Coffee Creek20.5 mi NW
- Shasta21.9 mi S
- Redding23.1 mi S
- Dunsmuir23.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lakehead
What county is Lakehead in?
Lakehead is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Lakehead, CA?
469 people lived in Lakehead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakehead, CA?
The ZIP code of Lakehead is 96051.
What is the elevation of Lakehead?
1,447 feet (441 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakehead?
Mountain Gate (13.3 mi), Shasta Lake (15.7 mi), Jones Valley (16.2 mi), Trinity Center (17.1 mi), French Gulch (17.5 mi).
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