Explore Newman, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Newman |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 37.313827 |
| Longitude | -121.020761 |
| Population | 12,351 |
| Density | 2311.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 95360 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| County Seat | Modesto |
| School District | Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District |
Newman occupies a flat, expansive space in the heart of the great agricultural basin, where the land stretches toward the horizon in a pattern of orderly, productive rows. It lies 12.4 miles south-southeast of Patterson, CA (from Patterson, CA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-northwest of Gustine. The Newman Waste-Way flows quietly just a mile from the center, serving as a subtle reminder of the irrigation that sustains this dry, inland terrain. To the west, the Coast Ranges rise against the sky, their silhouettes often blurred by the shimmering heat that defines the long, golden summers. Five miles away, the landscape dips into the quiet basin of Poverty Flat, a reminder of the geological history beneath the soil. Within the immediate borders of Newman, the greenery of Pioneer Park provides a shaded refuge for residents seeking a quiet moment under the canopy.
Newman grew from the expansion of the rail lines, which transformed the surrounding acreage into a hub for the processing and transport of regional crops. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the harvest, with processing plants and agricultural support services anchoring the daily work of the population. Large fields of tomatoes and almonds define the perimeter, reflecting a deep, generational commitment to the fertility of the valley floor. During the harvest, the air thickens with the scent of dried earth and the low, constant hum of machinery moving across the grid. This industrial heritage informs the character of Newman, favoring a pragmatic, industrious pace that values labor and the steady output of the soil.
Newman maintains a distinct social identity, gathered around neighborhood schools and the seasonal cycles of community festivals. Notable landmarks include the historic downtown storefronts that reflect a simpler architecture, serving as the quiet stage for annual events that bring the residents together. While the town remains modest in scale, it has been the home of figures like the professional football player Matt Willig, who brought a sense of local pride to the national stage. Life in Newman is marked by the shifting light that turns the dry grasses to copper at dusk, casting long shadows across the quiet streets. The community prioritizes these familiar rhythms, finding stability in the persistent, unchanging landscape of the interior plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newman, California. Coordinates: 37.313827, -121.020761. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Newman includes the ZIP code (95360), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Stanislaus County (Modesto), and school district assignment (Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |