El Dorado Hills California Map

About El Dorado Hills, California

El Dorado Hills is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of 51,026. The population density is 402.8 people per km². El Dorado Hills is located at 38.6857°N, 121.0822°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95762.

El Dorado Hills unfolds across a landscape of rolling foothills, a place where the Sierra Nevada mountains begin their majestic ascent. It lies 5.1 miles east of Folsom, CA (from Folsom, CA: bearing 84°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Orangevale. The terrain here is characterized by a gentle, yet insistent, rise and fall, carpeted in chaparral and oak woodlands that shimmer with an almost golden hue under the California sun. During the late afternoon, the light, particularly in the drier months, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, soft shadows that accentuate the contours of the land and imbue the air with a palpable warmth. This is a region where the scent of dry grass and pine needles often hangs heavy, a fragrant prelude to the cooler evenings that bring a welcome respite. The character of El Dorado Hills is deeply informed by its historical roots, a legacy tied to the California Gold Rush, though its modern identity is more firmly planted in the fertile ground of residential development and a burgeoning tech sector. While the echoes of prospectors seeking their fortune may have faded, the spirit of enterprise remains, fueling a vibrant local economy. The region’s proximity to the Sacramento metropolitan area has fostered a dynamic blend of suburban comfort and access to natural beauty, with numerous parks and open spaces offering residents a connection to the land. The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, a jewel of the region, provides a watery counterpoint to the dry hills, its shores a popular destination for recreation and a constant reminder of the vital role water plays in this sun-drenched corner of California.

About This El Dorado Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of El Dorado Hills, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.685737, -121.082167. 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 El Dorado Hills and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for El Dorado Hills includes the ZIP code (95762), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (El Dorado Union High 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 El Dorado Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.