Explore Avocado Heights, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Avocado Heights |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 34.036122 |
| Longitude | -117.991176 |
| Population | 13,317 |
| Density | 2284.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 91746 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Bassett Unified School District |
Avocado Heights anchors the landscape of the San Gabriel Valley, defined by its quiet transition from urban sprawl to open, sun-drenched space. It lies 21.6 miles east-northeast of Dinuba, CA (from Dinuba, CA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 16.7 miles east of Orange Cove. The San Gabriel Mountains rise with a cool, blue clarity on the northern horizon, providing a sharp contrast to the low-lying terrain of the basin. Within the immediate vicinity, the San Jose Creek Diversion Channel carves a narrow, functional path through the earth, managing the seasonal runoff that shapes the local topography. Residents often gather at Avenue Park, where the dry, golden light of late afternoon settles over the grass in long, lingering shadows. The air here carries the scent of dust and warming asphalt, a signature of the inland climate that persists as the day fades into a soft, hazy twilight.
Avocado Heights retains a distinct agricultural lineage that echoes its name, reflecting an era when small-scale farming defined the region’s character. While the local economy has evolved alongside the broader industrial shifts of the state, traces of these roots remain in the large, private lots that dot the landscape. The labor of previous generations, who worked the soil to cultivate groves and small orchards, established a pragmatic rhythm that still influences the pace of life. Modern commerce and light industry operate in the spaces between these residential pockets, serving as the practical engine for the families who reside here. This blend of history and industry creates a functional, unpretentious environment where the work of the day feels grounded in the physical reality of the land.
Cultural life in Avocado Heights is defined by a deep sense of neighborly autonomy, favoring private gatherings and the quiet enjoyment of the outdoors over grand public displays. The community maintains a modest profile, with few landmarks beyond the local parks that serve as the primary social centers for residents. Life moves with an internal consistency, marked by the steady passage of commuters and the occasional sound of activity drifting from the nearby San Jose Creek Diversion Channel. While the region is within reach of the cultural output of the greater metropolis, Avocado Heights remains a place where the focus stays firmly on the immediate surroundings and the personal connections formed over time. The atmosphere is one of persistent, quiet endurance, suggesting a neighborhood that is content to exist as a steady, reliable coordinate on the map.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Avocado Heights, California. Coordinates: 34.036122, -117.991176. 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 Avocado Heights includes the ZIP code (91746), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Bassett Unified 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. |