City

Cottonwood, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shasta County  ·  California

👥16,497Population
💰$87,220Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$355,300Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2.5%Other: 7%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.6%
Asian2.5%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma160 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,680 (24.3%)
Some College1,510 (13.7%)
Associates2,761 (25.1%)
Bachelors1,319 (12%)
Graduate Degree2,579 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,220 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$355,300 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,409/mo
Total Housing Units6,539
Vacant Units520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Cottonwood, CA

Cottonwood is a city in California, located in Shasta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,497 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Cottonwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,220 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cottonwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,409 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottonwood is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.66%).

Cottonwood, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Cottonwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96022 16,497 $87,220 $355,300 $1,409 5.6% 35.4% 77.7%