Citrus Heights California Map

About Citrus Heights, California

Citrus Heights is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 86,995. The population density is 2363.8 people per km². Citrus Heights is located at 38.7071°N, 121.2811°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95621.

Citrus Heights unfolds across a landscape that whispers of the Sierra Nevada's foothills, a gentle rise from the Sacramento Valley floor. It lies 2.6 miles east of Antelope, CA (from Antelope, CA: bearing 92°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south of Roseville. The terrain, a mosaic of rolling hills and broader plains, is softened by the pervasive presence of mature oak trees, their gnarled branches reaching skyward like ancient sentinels. Streets here are often lined with the sturdy, dependable forms of suburban homes, punctuated by the vibrant green of manicured lawns and the occasional splash of bougainvillea's audacious color. The air, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a dry warmth, a palpable reminder of California's inland embrace, and the light, a golden syrup, pools in the hollows of the land, lending a serene, almost painterly quality to the everyday scenes. This land, once a significant part of the region’s agricultural heartland, still carries echoes of its citrus-growing past, though the orchards have largely yielded to the expanding needs of a growing population. The local economy, now a diverse blend, thrives on retail, services, and a strong presence of small businesses, reflecting a community that has adapted and diversified. American River College, a significant educational institution, anchors a portion of the civic identity, drawing students and contributing to the intellectual hum of Citrus Heights. The nearby American River itself, a lifeline of the region, offers natural respite, its banks a popular destination for recreation and quiet contemplation, a constant, flowing counterpoint to the town's more settled rhythms.

About This Citrus Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Citrus Heights, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.707125, -121.281061. 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 Citrus Heights and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Citrus Heights includes the ZIP code (95610), 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 Citrus Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.