Carmichael California Map

About Carmichael, California

Carmichael is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 76,948. The population density is 1965.8 people per km². Carmichael is located at 38.6171°N, 121.3283°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95841.

Carmichael unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant expanses, where the Sacramento Valley's fertile embrace is palpable. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of Rancho Cordova, CA (from Rancho Cordova, CA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of Sacramento. Oak woodlands, ancient sentinels with their gnarled limbs reaching towards a wide, often cerulean sky, punctuate the residential neighborhoods, their shadows lengthening with an almost tangible grace as the sun begins its descent. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a hint of the dry heat that defines the region, yet it is softened by the rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of unseen birds. Streets wind organically, embracing the natural contours of the land, giving Carmichael a feeling of established, unhurried development rather than rigid planning. The history of Carmichael is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Sacramento region, a legacy that still whispers in the names of its streets and the occasional, lingering scent of citrus groves that once dominated the landscape. It grew from its agricultural roots, its economy evolving to encompass a blend of professional services, retail, and a strong residential character, drawing families who appreciate its proximity to urban centers while retaining a distinct, almost suburban tranquility. A notable landmark, the Carmichael Creek, meanders through the area, a ribbon of life that attracts local wildlife and offers shaded pathways, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling commerce that hums just beyond its banks, sustaining Carmichael with a steady, industrious pulse.

About This Carmichael Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carmichael, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.617127, -121.328284. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Carmichael and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Carmichael includes the ZIP code (95608), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (San Juan Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Carmichael is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.