Mount Shasta
City in Siskiyou County, California
Mount Shasta is a city in Siskiyou County, California, with 3,223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,586 ft (1,093 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dunsmuir, 6.7 miles S.
- 3,223residents (2020 Census)
- 3,586 ftelevation · 1,093 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 855 / sq mipopulation density
- 96067ZIP code
About Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta (also known as Mount Shasta City) is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States, at approximately 3,600 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the flanks of Mount Shasta, a prominent northern California landmark. The city is less than 9 miles (14 km) southwest of the summit of its namesake volcano.
Mount Shasta is the final community up the Sacramento River, located along Interstate Highway 5, approximately 14 kilometers (nine miles) south of Weed and approximately six kilometers (3.7 miles) north of Dunsmuir, and marks the river's northern terminus, approximately 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) downstream from the Sacramento River Forks.
Mount Shasta's population is 3,223 as of the 2020 census, a 5.04% decrease from the 3,394 recorded in the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $47,917
- Median home value
- $330,200
- Median rent
- $1,406/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Mount Shasta had 3,223 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,223 |
|---|---|
| Density | 855 per sq mi (330 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Shasta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,223 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.77 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,586 ft (1,093 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3209° N, 122.3155° W |
| ZIP code | 96067 |
| Official website | ci.mt-shasta.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649852 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Shasta
- Dunsmuir6.7 mi S
- Weed7.2 mi NW
- Carrick9.0 mi N
- Castella10.0 mi S
- McCloud10.4 mi SE
- Edgewood11.2 mi NW
- Lake Shastina14.2 mi N
- Gazelle17.0 mi NW
- Grenada24.6 mi NW
- Coffee Creek26.7 mi SW
- Tennant27.3 mi NE
- Lakehead29.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Shasta
What county is Mount Shasta in?
Mount Shasta is in Siskiyou County, California.
What is the population of Mount Shasta, CA?
3,223 people lived in Mount Shasta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Shasta, CA?
The ZIP code of Mount Shasta is 96067.
What is the elevation of Mount Shasta?
3,586 feet (1,093 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Shasta?
Dunsmuir (6.7 mi), Weed (7.2 mi), Carrick (9.0 mi), Castella (10.0 mi), McCloud (10.4 mi).
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