French Gulch, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in French Gulch

ZIP code in French Gulch: 96033.

Distances are straight-line from Corning to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in French Gulch: those whose USPS city name is French Gulch (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps French Gulch (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

From Corning to French Gulch

Measured in a straight line, French Gulch is about 59 miles northwest of Corning. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. French Gulch belongs to Shasta County, while Corning is in Tehama County. Of the 66 places on this site's list, French Gulch ranks 66th in distance from Corning. On a map, Red Bluff, Happy Valley, Centerville, and Shasta sit roughly between Corning and French Gulch. Both use area code 530. The places on this site's list closest to Corning are Richfield, Vina, Tehama, and Los Molinos.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About French Gulch

French Gulch is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Shasta County. The area of French Gulch is about 12 square miles; its population is about 283, or 23 per square mile. French Gulch is in area code 530.

On the map near French Gulch

Parks in and around French Gulch include French Gulch County Park and French Gulch Historic District.

Public schools near the center of French Gulch include French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the French Gulch city guide.

The houses of French Gulch

French Gulch has about 123 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1981, and 50% of homes were built before 1980. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for French Gulch.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of French Gulch is about 1,401 feet above sea level (USGS). Corning is at about 276 feet, which puts French Gulch about 1,150 feet higher.

Around French Gulch

Places close to French Gulch with a page on this site:

• Keswick 11 mi
• Shasta 12 mi
• Shasta Lake 13 mi
• Centerville 15 mi
• Mountain Gate 16 mi
• Redding 17 mi
• Palo Cedro 23 mi
• Millville 26 mi
• Whitmore 37 mi
• Red Bluff 43 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on broken spring replacement, emergency repair, snapped cables, opener repair, and off-track doors explain what each job involves. Starting prices are on the pricing page; service at your address and the exact price are confirmed by phone.

If you live in French Gulch and want to know whether we can service your garage door, call dispatch with the address; nothing on this page is a promise of service at a given address.

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