Paskenta, California

Paskenta
Paskenta Welcome Sign
Paskenta
Position in California.
Coordinates: 39°52′59″N 122°32′37″W / 39.88306°N 122.54361°W / 39.88306; -122.54361
Country United States
State California
CountyTehama
Area
 • Total
1.081 sq mi (2.799 km2)
 • Land1.081 sq mi (2.799 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
726 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
110
 • Density100/sq mi (39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
96074
Area code530
GNIS feature ID2628772
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paskenta, California

Paskenta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California. Historically, it had greater local importance due to the presence of an active lumber mill. The ZIP Code is 96074. The community is inside area code 530. Paskenta sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 m). Paskenta was originally inhabited by a tribe of Nomlaki people who are now part of the federally-recognized Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. The population was 110 as of the 2020 census.