Alum Rock California Map
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Interactive Map of Alum Rock, California
| City | Alum Rock |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.366051 |
| Longitude | -121.827176 |
| Population | 12,042 |
| Density | 5350.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 95127 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| County Seat | San Jose |
| School District | East Side Union High School District |
About Alum Rock, California
Alum Rock is a locality in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It has a population of 12,042. The population density is 5350.3 people per km². Alum Rock is located at 37.3661°N, 121.8272°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95127.Alum Rock unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland terrain and the golden hues of summer grasses. It lies 4.2 miles east-northeast of San Jose, CA (from San Jose, CA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Santa Clara. Babb Creek carves a narrow, seasonal path just one mile away, serving as a modest artery through the dry, sun-drenched earth. Two miles to the east, the rugged contours of Alum Rock Canyon offer a stark contrast to the flatter, sprawling expanses of the neighborhood. On the distant horizon, the Coast Ranges rise like a serrated gray spine, grounding the view in a sense of geological permanence. The quality of light here at dusk possesses a singular, honeyed weight, turning the dust of the air into a shimmering veil over the Pala Middle School Soccer Field.
Alum Rock traces its origins to a period of rapid regional expansion that transformed the valley floor into a dense residential grid. The local economy grew in tandem with the broader transition from orchards to the high-technology industries that now dominate the wider basin. Where once the ground yielded fruit and grain, it now supports a diverse network of small businesses and service sectors that keep the daily machinery of life in motion. Residents often find work in the nearby industrial hubs, commuting along the asphalt ribbons that track through the valley like modern, concrete rivers. History here is written in the shifting layers of brick and stucco, reflecting the persistent labor of those who settled in the shadow of the hills.
Alum Rock possesses a cultural character shaped by the steady, rhythmic pulse of a working-class neighborhood. The Pala Middle School Soccer Field serves as a vital anchor for the community, providing a patch of green where the social life of families unfolds under the wide, cloudless sky. While the area lacks the grand monuments of larger cities, the genuine spirit of the place lives in the crowded sidewalks and the shared quiet of the afternoon. Famous individuals such as the athlete Jim Plunkett emerged from the wider region, carrying the grit of these inland plains into their professional lives. Life in Alum Rock maintains an unpretentious pace, measured not by grand spectacles but by the reliable, seasonal changes in the color of the dry, brittle hills.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sheppard Middle School Track & Field (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 309° NW
- Lower Silver Creek Trail (North) - Reach 11A (SCL11A) (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 203° SW
- Confucius Statue (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 265° W
- Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 224° SW
- Sidewinder (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 159° S
- Dragon's Den (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 160° S
- Bombs Away (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 161° S
- Barracuda Blaster (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 161° S
- Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 020° N
- Trần Hưng Đạo (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 215° SW
- Health Brings Peace of Heart and Happiness (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 176° S
- San Jose Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 285° W
- Wildflower Meadow (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 228° SW
- Xin Cảm Ơn Nước Mỹ;Thank You America (Public Artwork) — 3.3 mi, 208° SW
- Spartan Field (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 215° SW
- Chinese American Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 208° SW
- Hellenic Heritage Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 208° SW
- Portuguese Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 208° SW
- Empire Seven Studios (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 251° W
- Morris Dailey Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.7 mi, 235° SW
- University Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 237° SW
- Object Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 252° W
- The Arsenal (Arts Centre) — 3.9 mi, 252° W
- Jeff Garcia Hall of Champions (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 217° SW
- Blue Oak Ranch Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 067° NE
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 318° NW · 81k acres
- Henry W. Coe State Park (State Park) — 17.0 mi, 121° SE
- Castle Rock State Park (State Park) — 17.4 mi, 243° SW
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 25.8 mi, 282° W · 113k acres
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About This Alum Rock Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alum Rock, California. Coordinates: 37.366051, -121.827176. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Alum Rock includes the ZIP code (95127), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Santa Clara County (San Jose), and school district assignment (East Side Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
