Shingletown
Census-designated place in Shasta County, California
Shingletown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shasta County, California, with 2,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,491 ft (1,064 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manton, 5.5 miles S.
- 2,442residents (2020 Census)
- 3,491 ftelevation · 1,064 m
- 24.5 sq miland area · 63.6 km²
- 99 / sq mipopulation density
- 96088ZIP code
About Shingletown
Shingletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 2,442, as of the 2020 census.
Shingletown is a town located along California State Route 44 in the hills just below Mount Lassen. Shingletown has a history of logging large timber, including pine, fir and cedar. It is also known as "The Gateway to Lassen".
Shingletown was originally named Shingle Camp, for the workers who cut roofing slats from timber to supply miners during the Gold Rush era.
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- Median household income
- $66,635
- Median home value
- $235,900
- Median age
- 58.8
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Shingletown had 2,442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 99 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shingletown at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,442 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.54 sq mi (63.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,491 ft (1,064 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5061° N, 121.8557° W |
| ZIP code | 96088 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0671568 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shingletown
- Manton5.5 mi S
- Whitmore8.5 mi NW
- Paynes Creek11.9 mi S
- Oak Run15.7 mi NW
- Dales16.7 mi SW
- Millville17.2 mi W
- Mineral17.5 mi SE
- Round Mountain20.6 mi N
- Palo Cedro21.2 mi W
- Lake California21.2 mi SW
- Bella Vista23.3 mi NW
- Anderson23.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Shingletown
What county is Shingletown in?
Shingletown is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Shingletown, CA?
2,442 people lived in Shingletown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shingletown, CA?
The ZIP code of Shingletown is 96088.
What is the elevation of Shingletown?
3,491 feet (1,064 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shingletown?
Manton (5.5 mi), Whitmore (8.5 mi), Paynes Creek (11.9 mi), Oak Run (15.7 mi), Dales (16.7 mi).
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