ZIP Code 96079: Shasta Lake, California
ZIP code 96079 covers part or all of Shasta Lake in Shasta County, California. Its reference point is at latitude 40.6866 and longitude -122.3348 (40°41'11.8"N 122°20'05.3"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 96079
Shasta Lake, CA has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 96079, they include 96019, 96089.
Across Shasta County there are 33 ZIP codes listed, and California has 2,792 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 96019 in Shasta Lake, CA, about 1.9 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 96079 |
|---|---|
| City | Shasta Lake |
| County | Shasta County |
| State | California (CA) |
| Latitude | 40.6866 |
| Longitude | -122.3348 |
| DMS | 40°41'11.8"N 122°20'05.3"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 96019 (Shasta Lake, 1.9 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 96079
Map centered on 40.6866, -122.3348. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Video: Shasta Lake, CA
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ZIP Codes Near 96079
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 96079, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 96079, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Redding, CA (2.0 mi northeast), Obrien, CA (8.1 mi northeast) and Whiskeytown, CA (8.1 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Redding, CA – 2.0 mi northeast
- Obrien, CA – 8.1 mi northeast
- Whiskeytown, CA – 8.1 mi northeast
- Palo Cedro, CA – 9.1 mi southeast
- Shasta, CA – 10.0 mi southwest
- Round Mountain, CA – 10 mi northeast
- Bella Vista, CA – 14 mi east
- Millville, CA – 14 mi southeast
- French Gulch, CA – 15 mi west
Schools Near Shasta Lake, CA
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 96079 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Shasta Lake and Shasta County.
Searching nearby communities such as Redding and Obrien can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 96079.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Shasta Lake, CA are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 96079.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Shasta Lake, CA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 96079 may also use facilities in nearby Redding, Obrien and Whiskeytown.
Shopping and Dining in Shasta Lake
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 96079 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Shasta Lake, California can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 96079.
To research local history, try searching for Shasta County records and archives along with the name Shasta Lake.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 96079, Redding lies about 2.0 mi to the northeast, Obrien lies about 8.1 mi to the northeast, Whiskeytown lies about 8.1 mi to the northeast, Palo Cedro lies about 9.1 mi to the southeast and Shasta lies about 10.0 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Shasta Lake show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 96079
Photo & Video Credits
- Video: “SHASTA DAM WALKING TOUR IN REDDING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA” by It's Riffa, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Data for ZIP code 96079 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.