Orangevale California Map

About Orangevale, California

Orangevale is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. It has a population of 35,958. The population density is 1187.5 people per km². Orangevale is located at 38.6785°N, 121.2258°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95662.

Orangevale’s landscape unfolds with a gentle, sun-kissed sprawl, a place where the Sacramento Valley’s broad plains begin to tilt ever so slightly towards the Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 2.7 miles west of Folsom, CA (from Folsom, CA: bearing 271°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-east of Roseville. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of citrus blossoms or the dry, earthy perfume of sun-baked soil, a testament to the agricultural heritage that still breathes in its open spaces. Mature oak trees, their branches spread wide like ancient, welcoming arms, punctuate the rolling terrain, offering dappled shade to winding country roads and the occasional cluster of homes. The light at dusk, a molten gold that bleeds into soft lavender, seems to linger a moment longer here, imbuing the quiet streets and the distant hum of traffic with a particular, ephemeral beauty. The story of Orangevale is deeply entwined with the fertile land and the persistent spirit of its early settlers, who discovered the rich potential for agriculture in this pocket of California. For generations, the economy here was built on the bounty of the orchards, particularly oranges and other citrus fruits, a legacy that echoes in its very name and in the occasional roadside stand still offering the season’s harvest. While the agricultural roots remain strong, Orangevale has also grown into a vibrant residential community, its character shaped by families seeking a blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to the wider metropolitan area. The American River Parkway, a verdant ribbon of trails and waterways, lies close by, offering a natural playground and a reminder of the vital water systems that have sustained this land, inviting a slower pace of life where the rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of birds are as much a part of the soundscape as the murmur of daily routines.

About This Orangevale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Orangevale, 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 Orangevale and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Orangevale includes the ZIP code (95662), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (San Juan 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 Orangevale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.