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

ZIP code in Shell Ridge

Shell Ridge ZIP code: 94598.

Distances are straight-line from Occidental 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.

Occidental and Shell Ridge on the map

Measured in a straight line, Shell Ridge is about 60 miles southeast of Occidental. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Occidental is in Sonoma County, Shell Ridge is in Contra Costa County. Of the 140 places on this site's list, Shell Ridge ranks 138th in distance from Occidental. Between Occidental and Shell Ridge the map shows Petaluma, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. Occidental uses area code 707 and Shell Ridge uses 925. Nearest to Occidental on this site's list: Bodega, Graton, Sebastopol, and Forestville.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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.

On the map near Shell Ridge

Nearby places on the map include Heather Farms, San Miguel, North Gate, Castle Hill, and Saranap.

Parks near the center of Shell Ridge include Shell Ridge Open Space, El Divisadero Park, San Miguel Park, and Ygnacio Heights Park.

Hospitals with emergency rooms in or next to Shell Ridge include Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek and John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus.

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

The houses of Shell Ridge

Shell Ridge has about 345 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1960 or earlier; 72% were built before 1980. 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of Shell Ridge is about 286 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Occidental is at about 763 feet, which puts Shell Ridge about 500 feet lower.

Around Shell Ridge

Places close to Shell Ridge with a page on this site:

• Walnut Creek 1 mi
• Contra Costa Centre 2 mi
• Acalanes Ridge 2 mi
• Castle Hill 3 mi
• Saranap 3 mi
• Pleasant Hill 4 mi
• Lafayette 5 mi
• Vine Hill 8 mi
• Clyde 8 mi
• Port Costa 13 mi

Garage door repairs, explained

If you are comparing repair options, our pages on snapped cables, emergency repair, broken spring replacement, opener repair, and new garage 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.

To check whether garage door service reaches your Shell Ridge address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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