Davis California Map

About Davis, California

Davis is a locality in Yolo County, California, United States. It has a population of 77,858. The population density is 2586.5 people per km². Davis is located at 38.5449°N, 121.7405°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95618.

Davis unfolds as a landscape of wide, sun-drenched horizons, where the flat, fertile floor of the Central Valley stretches towards the distant, hazy outlines of the Coast Range. It lies 9.4 miles south of Woodland, CA (from Woodland, CA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-north-east of Dixon. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of ripening grain and dust kicked up by the passage of bicycles, which are as ubiquitous as automobiles. Streets are lined with mature trees, their canopies forming a dappled shade that softens the bright California light, while canals, remnants of a bygone agricultural era, snake through the periphery, reflecting the immense, often cloudless, sky in their still waters. The character of Davis is one of purposeful ease, a place where academic rigor meets a deeply ingrained commitment to sustainability and a vibrant, active street life. The story of Davis is inextricably linked to the soil and the thirst of the land, its origins as a railroad stop and agricultural experiment station shaping its identity. The presence of the University of California, Davis, a globally recognized hub for agricultural and environmental sciences, imbues the town with a youthful energy and a constant influx of fresh ideas, creating a distinctive cultural blend. This academic heart beats strong, influencing the local economy, which thrives on research, innovation, and a robust connection to the surrounding agricultural production – from the iconic farmers' markets showcasing the bounty of Yolo County to the specialized food and beverage industries that have taken root. The town has cultivated a reputation for its pioneering spirit in environmentalism and sustainable living, evident in its extensive bike paths, its commitment to renewable energy, and its general ethos of thoughtful community engagement.

About This Davis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Davis, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.544906, -121.740517. 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 Davis and Yolo County.

Detailed location data for Davis includes the ZIP code (95616), telephone area code (530), county seat of Yolo County (Woodland), and school district assignment (Davis Joint 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 Davis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.