East Palo Alto California Map

About East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 29,069. The population density is 4451.1 people per km². East Palo Alto is located at 37.4688°N, 122.1411°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94303.

East Palo Alto unfolds along the southern edge of the San Francisco Bay, a place where the flatlands meet the glimmering expanse of the water. It lies 1.9 miles north of Palo Alto, CA (from Palo Alto, CA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-south-west of Fremont. The air here often carries a saline tang, a constant reminder of the nearby tidal marshes that ripple with reeds and attract a vibrant array of shorebirds. Beyond these wetlands, the landscape rises gently, a mosaic of modest homes, bustling commercial strips, and the occasional splash of green from neighborhood parks. The sun, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed light across the rooftops and the broad, straight streets, softening the edges of the urban sprawl and imbuing the scene with a quiet, enduring warmth. The history of East Palo Alto is a narrative of layered growth and evolving identity, deeply intertwined with the agricultural roots of the Santa Clara Valley and the subsequent waves of migration that shaped its character. For decades, this land was primarily agricultural, its fertile soil yielding crops before industry and residential development began to take hold. The local economy has long been a dynamic mix, reflecting the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents, with a notable presence in technology and service industries, a testament to its proximity to the innovation hubs of Silicon Valley. Over the years, East Palo Alto has become a rich cultural tapestry, a vibrant community where the traditions of its diverse population are celebrated, creating a unique sense of place that is both grounded and aspirational.

About This East Palo Alto Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Palo Alto, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.468827, -122.141075. 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 East Palo Alto and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for East Palo Alto includes the ZIP code (94303), telephone area code (510), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Ravenswood City Elementary 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 East Palo Alto is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.