Shell Ridge, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Shell Ridge

ZIP code in Shell Ridge: 94598.

Distances are straight-line from Felton 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 Shell Ridge: those whose USPS city name is Shell Ridge (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Shell Ridge (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.

About Shell Ridge

Shell Ridge is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Contra Costa County. The area of Shell Ridge is about 0.4 square miles; its population is about 1,041, or 2,421 per square mile. Phone numbers in Shell Ridge use area code 925.

Felton and Shell Ridge on the map

Measured in a straight line, Shell Ridge is about 60 miles north of Felton. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Shell Ridge belongs to Contra Costa County, while Felton is in Santa Cruz County. Among the 150 places this site lists, Shell Ridge is number 150 by distance from Felton. Between Felton and Shell Ridge the map shows Cupertino, Mountain View, Fairview, and Castro Valley. Felton uses area code 831 and Shell Ridge uses 925. Nearest to Felton on this site's list: Mount Hermon, Ben Lomond, Paradise Park, and Bonny Doon.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Shell Ridge

Census estimates count 345 housing units in Shell Ridge. Half the homes date from 1960 or earlier; 72% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 89% of Shell Ridge's homes. 92% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. 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 Shell Ridge.

Close to Shell Ridge

These places sit nearest Shell Ridge and also have a page on this site:

• Walnut Creek 1 mi
• Acalanes Ridge 2 mi
• Castle Hill 3 mi
• Saranap 3 mi
• Alamo 4 mi
• Lafayette 5 mi
• Danville 7 mi
• Castro Valley 14 mi

On the map near Shell Ridge

Nearby places on the map include Heather Farms, Walnut Heights, Contra Costa Centre, Acalanes Ridge, and Castle Hill.

Parks in and around Shell Ridge include Shell Ridge Open Space, El Divisadero Park, San Miguel Park, and Ygnacio Heights Park.

Schools in and around Shell Ridge include Indian Valley Elementary, Walnut Heights Elementary, Walnut Acres Elementary, and Walnut Creek Intermediate.

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

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Shell Ridge is about 286 feet above sea level (USGS). Felton is at about 438 feet, which puts Shell Ridge about 150 feet lower.

About the repairs we do

These pages describe the repairs we do: snapped cables, emergency repair, off-track doors, opener repair, and new garage doors. See the pricing page for starting prices. Whether we can reach your address is confirmed on the phone.

This page is a profile of Shell Ridge, not a service promise. For an answer about your own address, call the number at the top of the page.

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