Oakhurst California Map

About Oakhurst, California

Oakhurst is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,091. The population density is 57.2 people per km². Oakhurst is located at 37.3280°N, 119.6493°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93644.

Oakhurst unfurls at the foot of towering Sierra Nevada granite, a gateway town where evergreen scent mingles with the dry dust of the foothills. It lies 34.0 miles north-east of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-east of Coarsegold. Oak trees, sturdy and ancient, cast their broad shadows over rolling terrain, giving the locality its name, and the air often carries a crispness that speaks of higher elevations. The sun, when it breaks through, paints the landscape in a warm, golden light, illuminating scrub brush and the occasional hardy wildflower clinging to the slopes. The land here is a study in resilience, a place where the wildness of the mountains begins to soften into the gentle, sun-baked character of the lower country. This corner of Madera County has long drawn people seeking its bounty, from the early prospectors who dreamt of gold to the loggers who harvested the abundant timber. Today, Oakhurst thrives on its proximity to Yosemite National Park, its economy largely fueled by the steady stream of visitors drawn to the majestic granite domes and giant sequoias. The legacy of logging is still visible in the scattered mills and the enduring smell of pine, while the spirit of the mountains permeates the local culture, fostering a sense of independence and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Life in Oakhurst moves with a deliberate pace, dictated more by the changing seasons and the migration of wildlife than the ticking of a clock.

About This Oakhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakhurst, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.328, -119.649315. 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 Oakhurst and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Oakhurst includes the ZIP code (93644), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Bass Lake Joint Union 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 Oakhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.