Redding
City in Shasta County, California

Redding is a city in Shasta County, California, with 93,611 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centerville, 5.5 miles W.
- 93,611residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 59.5 sq miland area · 154.0 km²
- 1,574 / sq mipopulation density
- 96002main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Redding
Redding is a city in and the county seat of Shasta County, California, United States, and the economic and cultural capital of the Shasta Cascade region of Northern California. Redding lies along the Sacramento River, 162 miles (261 km) north of Sacramento, and 120 miles (190 km) south of California's northern border with Oregon. Its population was 93,611 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $70,466
- Median home value
- $382,300
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Redding had 93,611 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 93,611 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,574 per sq mi (608 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Redding at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 93,611 (2020) |
| Land area | 59.46 sq mi (154.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.51 sq mi (3.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5703° N, 122.3668° W |
| ZIP codes | 96002, 96001 |
| Official website | cityofredding.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0659920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Redding
- Centerville5.5 mi W
- Shasta6.0 mi W
- Palo Cedro6.1 mi E
- Keswick6.1 mi NW
- Shasta Lake7.4 mi N
- Happy Valley7.7 mi S
- Bella Vista8.0 mi NE
- Anderson9.1 mi SE
- Millville10.1 mi E
- Mountain Gate10.5 mi N
- Igo10.8 mi SW
- Jones Valley11.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Redding
What county is Redding in?
Redding is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Redding, CA?
93,611 people lived in Redding at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Redding, CA?
The main ZIP code is 96002. Other ZIP codes: 96001.
What is the elevation of Redding?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Redding?
Centerville (5.5 mi), Shasta (6.0 mi), Palo Cedro (6.1 mi), Keswick (6.1 mi), Shasta Lake (7.4 mi).
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