Folsom California Map

About Folsom, California

Folsom is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 83,916. The population density is 1137.5 people per km². Folsom is located at 38.6780°N, 121.1761°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95630.

Folsom unfolds across rolling foothills, a landscape where the Sierra Nevada’s gentle descent meets the broad expanse of the Sacramento Valley. It lies 2.7 miles east of Orangevale, CA (from Orangevale, CA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Roseville. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow dip toward the western horizon, carries a dry warmth, tinged with the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of eucalyptus groves. Oak woodlands, their gnarled branches reaching like ancient, welcoming arms, punctuate the golden hillsides, their shadows lengthening into deep, cool pools as the day wanes. The American River, a vital artery, carves its path through this terrain, its waters a cool, flowing promise against the persistent California sun, its banks a place of quiet contemplation and lively recreation. This place remembers a different kind of gold, not just the precious metal that once drew prospectors with fevered dreams, but the enduring wealth of its agricultural roots and the steady hum of innovation. Folsom’s history is etched in the very stones of its older buildings, whispering tales of the California Gold Rush and the relentless drive for progress. Today, the local economy is a blend of modern enterprise and the echoes of its past, with technology and retail thriving alongside the enduring spirit of community. The iconic Folsom Dam stands as a monument to human ingenuity, a colossal guardian of the water that nourishes the region, while the nearby historic district offers a charming glimpse into a bygone era, a place where the past and present coexist with a quiet grace.

About This Folsom Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Folsom, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Folsom and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Folsom includes the ZIP code (95630), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (Folsom-Cordova 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 Folsom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.