Westwood, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Westwood

Westwood ZIP code: 96137.

Distances are straight-line from Whitehawk 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 Westwood: those whose USPS city name is Westwood (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Westwood (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 Whitehawk to Westwood

Measured in a straight line, Westwood is about 47 miles northwest of Whitehawk. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Whitehawk is in Plumas County and Westwood is in Lassen County. Among the 45 places this site lists, Westwood is number 40 by distance from Whitehawk. Between Whitehawk and Westwood the map shows Cromberg, Greenhorn, and Greenville. Both use area code 530. The places on this site's list closest to Whitehawk are Clio, Mabie, Blairsden Graeagle, and Graeagle.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Housing in Westwood

Census estimates count 966 housing units in Westwood. Half the homes date from 1947 or earlier. 63% 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 Westwood.

About Westwood

Westwood is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Lassen County. Westwood covers about 5.6 square miles and has about 1,116 residents, roughly 201 per square mile. There are 11 places in the United States named Westwood; this one is in Lassen County.

On the map near Westwood

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Westwood include Pine Town, Clear Creek, Hamilton Branch, East Shore, Lake Almanor Peninsula, and Lake Almanor Country Club.

Green spaces in and around Westwood: Clear Creek Park.

Schools in and around Westwood include Fletcher Walker Elementary, Westwood High, and Westwood State Preschool.

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

Places near Westwood

Other places near Westwood that also have a page on this site:

• Hamilton Branch 4 mi
• East Shore 5 mi
• Lake Almanor Peninsula 6 mi
• Lake Almanor West 11 mi
• Chester 11 mi
• Greenville 12 mi
• Janesville 27 mi
• Cromberg 35 mi
• Blairsden Graeagle 43 mi
• Beckwourth 45 mi

Westwood at 5,121 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Westwood is about 5,121 feet above sea level (USGS). Whitehawk is at about 4,481 feet, which puts Westwood about 650 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Garage door repairs, explained

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

A broken spring or a door off its track in Westwood is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

Prefer the Westwood pages themselves? Go to the Westwood page of our website.