Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,704 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 33,050 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 19,122 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 27,663 (21.5%) |
| Bachelors | 15,968 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30,884 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,346 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $350,758 ▲ 26% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,277/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 83,300 |
| Vacant Units | 8,634 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Shasta County is located in California and encompasses 33 ZIP codes spanning 27 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 190,426 residents. With a median age of 41.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Shasta County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,345 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Shasta County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $350,758 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,277. Homeownership rates are high at 66.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Shasta County are primarily White (76.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Shasta County, CA is a solidly middle-class area in California. The 33 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96007 | Anderson | 25,009 | $65,000 | $284,800 | $1,037 | 7.6% | 27.3% |
| 96008 | Bella Vista | 1,086 | $94,044 | $343,300 | — | 5.4% | 40.9% |
| 96011 | Big Bend | 157 | $24,583 | — | $850 | 52.4% | 35.7% |
| 96013 | Burney | 3,929 | $52,065 | $227,600 | $936 | 9.7% | 24.5% |
| 96016 | Cassel | 297 | $52,137 | $243,400 | — | 17.9% | 33.9% |
| 96017 | Castella | 132 | $46,500 | — | $593 | 0.0% | 65.1% |
| 96022 | Cottonwood | 16,497 | $87,220 | $355,300 | $1,409 | 5.6% | 35.4% |
| 96028 | Fall River Mills | 1,667 | $61,851 | $399,400 | $1,042 | 13.4% | 32.9% |
| 96033 | French Gulch | 245 | $41,875 | — | $1,300 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| 96047 | Igo | 857 | $119,922 | $364,800 | $1,533 | 10.9% | 22.5% |
| 96051 | Lakehead | 885 | $63,000 | $311,700 | $980 | 5.1% | 34.6% |
| 96056 | Mcarthur | 1,535 | $88,359 | $411,200 | — | 5.4% | 40.4% |
| 96062 | Millville | 1,074 | $110,781 | $441,100 | $1,656 | 3.8% | 37.3% |
| 96065 | Montgomery Creek | 346 | $65,000 | $315,800 | — | 16.7% | 50.6% |
| 96069 | Oak Run | 1,371 | $74,107 | $343,100 | — | 12.1% | 29.8% |
| 96073 | Palo Cedro | 5,633 | $123,237 | $539,800 | $1,609 | 4.3% | 55.2% |
| 96076 | Platina | 140 | $26,058 | — | — | 12.5% | 21.1% |
| 96001 | Redding | 34,109 | $70,594 | $385,900 | $1,238 | 7.6% | 41.9% |
| 96002 | Redding | 34,023 | $74,230 | $347,500 | $1,281 | 4.0% | 34.0% |
| 96003 | Redding | 44,068 | $71,801 | $370,500 | $1,402 | 5.6% | 42.2% |
| 96084 | Round Mountain | 760 | $39,141 | $277,100 | $1,354 | 8.2% | 26.5% |
| 96087 | Shasta | 819 | $101,447 | $359,400 | — | 13.7% | 45.4% |
| 96019 | Shasta Lake | 10,413 | $60,972 | $271,600 | $1,264 | 7.2% | 26.8% |
| 96088 | Shingletown | 4,552 | $71,494 | $286,100 | $1,120 | 6.9% | 26.8% |
| 96096 | Whitmore | 717 | $60,547 | $375,400 | $1,302 | 4.4% | 32.9% |