Shasta
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California

Shasta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 1,043 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keswick, 1.6 miles N.
- 1,043residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.3 km²
- 95 / sq mipopulation density
- 96001ZIP code
About Shasta
Shasta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Shasta sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 m). Its population is 1,043 as of the 2020 census, down from 1,771 from the 2010 census.
Shasta State Historic Park located at Shasta is a ghost town and California State Historic Park.
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- Median household income
- $111,250
- Median home value
- $395,500
- Median age
- 51
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Shasta had 1,043 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Density | 95 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shasta at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,043 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.93 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5920° N, 122.4779° W |
| ZIP code | 96001 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671218 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shasta
- Keswick1.6 mi N
- Centerville3.5 mi S
- Redding6.0 mi E
- Igo7.5 mi SW
- Shasta Lake7.7 mi NE
- Happy Valley9.3 mi S
- Ono11.0 mi SW
- Mountain Gate11.8 mi NE
- French Gulch11.8 mi NW
- Palo Cedro12.0 mi E
- Bella Vista12.3 mi E
- Anderson13.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Shasta
What county is Shasta in?
Shasta is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Shasta, CA?
1,043 people lived in Shasta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shasta, CA?
The ZIP code of Shasta is 96001.
What is the elevation of Shasta?
843 feet (257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shasta?
Keswick (1.6 mi), Centerville (3.5 mi), Redding (6.0 mi), Igo (7.5 mi), Shasta Lake (7.7 mi).
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