Shasta Lake
City in Shasta County, California

Shasta Lake is a city in Shasta County, California, with 10,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain Gate, 4.1 miles NE.
- 10,371residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.2 km²
- 951 / sq mipopulation density
- 96019ZIP code
About Shasta Lake
The city of Shasta Lake, known as Central Valley or CV prior to incorporation, is a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is the closest settlement to Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake reservoir, which are popular tourist destinations. Its population is 10,371 as of the 2020 census, up from 10,164 from the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $67,401
- Median home value
- $294,400
- Median rent
- $1,298/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Shasta Lake had 10,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 951 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shasta Lake at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.90 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6766° N, 122.3809° W |
| ZIP code | 96019 |
| Official website | ci.shasta-lake.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shasta Lake
- Mountain Gate4.1 mi NE
- Keswick6.3 mi SW
- Bella Vista6.7 mi E
- Redding7.4 mi S
- Jones Valley7.5 mi E
- Shasta7.7 mi SW
- Palo Cedro10.1 mi SE
- Centerville10.2 mi SW
- French Gulch13.3 mi W
- Millville13.5 mi SE
- Happy Valley14.7 mi S
- Igo15.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shasta Lake
What county is Shasta Lake in?
Shasta Lake is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Shasta Lake, CA?
10,371 people lived in Shasta Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shasta Lake, CA?
The ZIP code of Shasta Lake is 96019.
What is the elevation of Shasta Lake?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shasta Lake?
Mountain Gate (4.1 mi), Keswick (6.3 mi), Bella Vista (6.7 mi), Redding (7.4 mi), Jones Valley (7.5 mi).
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