Redding, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Redding? It is an incorporated city in Shasta County, California, with an estimated 121,313 people according to our dataset. It lies at 40.570°N, 122.365°W in Pacific time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Redding, CA?

What is the population of Redding, CA?

Redding has an estimated population of 121,313. That makes it the 62nd largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Redding is roughly 35.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Berkeley (121,363), East Los Angeles (121,187), Yuba City (120,456), Gilroy (118,993), Chico (117,668). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Redding differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Redding?

Redding has about 1,551 people per square mile (599 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 55% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Redding use?

The postal data lists 3 ZIP codes for Redding: 96002, 96003, 96001. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Redding in?

Redding is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Caldwell, ID, about 361 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Redding located in California?

Redding lies in the northwestern part of California, at 40.570° north latitude and 122.365° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 146 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Ashland, OR, roughly 113 miles to the north, which shows how near Redding is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chico, CA, 63 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Redding, CA?

The closest listed place to Redding is Shasta Lake, CA, 7.6 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Redding in?

Redding is in Shasta County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06089. The county contains 22 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 19 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Anderson (10,630), Shasta Lake (10,413), Burney (3,965), Cottonwood (3,243), Bella Vista (2,427). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Redding from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Redding is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 496 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,507 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Redding?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Redding: Redding, IA (78). When you search for Redding, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Redding in Shasta County, California.

Planning a move to Redding?

If you are weighing Redding, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.