Emeryville California Map

About Emeryville, California

Emeryville is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of 13,081. The population density is 3868.3 people per km². Emeryville is located at 37.8313°N, 122.2852°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94608.

Emeryville breathes a distinct, almost salty air, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast, shimmering expanse of the bay. It lies 2.0 miles north-north-west of Oakland, CA (from Oakland, CA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-north-east of San Francisco. The landscape here is a fascinating blend of the industrial and the unexpectedly natural. Low-lying plains, once marshland, now host a vibrant, eclectic mix of modern architecture and older, enduring structures, all under a sky that often leans towards a pearlescent grey, softening the edges of the urban sprawl. The western edge of Emeryville is defined by the San Francisco Bay, its waters a restless mirror reflecting the passing clouds and the distant, iconic skyline of San Francisco. Here, the land is flat, practical, shaped more by human endeavor than by geological upheaval, yet a persistent, gentle breeze carries the scent of salt and distant eucalyptus, a subtle wildness persisting in the cultivated urbanity. The history of Emeryville is deeply intertwined with the very industries that shaped its character, a legacy evident in the repurposed warehouses and the enduring spirit of innovation. Once a hub for manufacturing, particularly in the automotive sector, its economy has gracefully transitioned, embracing technology, retail, and the arts. The old factories, their brickwork weathered by decades of bay winds, now house creative studios and bustling marketplaces, a testament to the town's adaptability. This evolution has fostered a unique cultural milieu, a blend of pragmatic industry and artistic expression, where the echoes of its past hum beneath the surface of its present-day vibrancy. The waterfront, a focal point for many, offers not just expansive views but also a tangible connection to the maritime history that once defined this stretch of the East Bay shoreline.

About This Emeryville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emeryville, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.831316, -122.285247. 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 Emeryville and Alameda County.

Detailed location data for Emeryville includes the ZIP code (94608), telephone area code (510), county seat of Alameda County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Emery 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 Emeryville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.