Shell Ridge
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

Shell Ridge is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Contra Costa County, California, with 1,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walnut Creek, 0.4 miles SW.
- 1,014residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 2,355 / sq mipopulation density
- 94596ZIP code
About Shell Ridge
Shell Ridge is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Shell Ridge sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 m). The 2020 United States census reported Shell Ridge's population was 1,014.
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- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,912,000
- Median age
- 46.6
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Shell Ridge had 1,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,355 per sq mi (909 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shell Ridge at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9059° N, 122.0344° W |
| ZIP code | 94596 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671362 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shell Ridge
- Walnut Creek0.4 mi SW
- San Miguel1.3 mi S
- Contra Costa Centre1.7 mi NW
- North Gate2.0 mi E
- Acalanes Ridge2.4 mi W
- Castle Hill2.5 mi SW
- Saranap2.6 mi SW
- Alamo3.7 mi S
- Pleasant Hill4.0 mi NW
- Reliez Valley4.4 mi NW
- Lafayette4.8 mi W
- Concord4.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shell Ridge
What county is Shell Ridge in?
Shell Ridge is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Shell Ridge, CA?
1,014 people lived in Shell Ridge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shell Ridge, CA?
The ZIP code of Shell Ridge is 94596.
What is the elevation of Shell Ridge?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shell Ridge?
Walnut Creek (0.4 mi), San Miguel (1.3 mi), Contra Costa Centre (1.7 mi), North Gate (2.0 mi), Acalanes Ridge (2.4 mi).
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