Welcome to Shasta ...
Shasta is located in Shasta County<1>.
Shasta was established in 1848.
Shasta is 1,040 feet [317 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Shasta lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Shasta lies within the (530) area code.
The ZIP code for Shasta: 96087<3>
Communities Also Named Shasta ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Shasta - they are located in Illinois and Ohio.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Shasta.
Communities near Shasta ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Shasta.
- Redding
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redding
- Redding is located in Shasta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 92,456 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Redding <4>
- Anderson
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson
- Anderson is located in Shasta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,565 people
- Former name for Anderson:
- American Ranch
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anderson <4>
- Shasta Lake
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shasta Lake
- Shasta Lake is located in Shasta County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,379 people
- Former names for Shasta Lake:
- Boomtown
- Central Valley
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shasta Lake <4>
- Matheson ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matheson
- Matheson is located in Shasta County
- Middletown ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
- Middletown is located in Shasta County
- Whiskeytown ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskeytown
- Whiskeytown is located in Shasta County
- Former names for Whiskeytown:
- Blair
- Franklin City
- Schilling
- Stella
- Whiskey Creek
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Whiskeytown <4>
- Whitehouse ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehouse have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehouse
- Whitehouse is located in Shasta County
- Buckeye
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckeye
- Buckeye is located in Shasta County
- Centerville
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
- Centerville is located in Shasta County
- Copley ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Shasta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Shasta.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Shasta. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Shasta.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Shasta. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Shasta.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Shasta ...
Looking for more information about Shasta? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Shasta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Shasta.
Adding Shasta to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Shasta in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Shasta was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Shasta.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shasta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Shasta County: www.co.shasta.ca.us/
The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of California's counties, including Shasta, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Shasta - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Shasta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Shasta or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |