Pacoima California Map

About Pacoima, California

Pacoima is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 72,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Pacoima is located at 34.2625°N, 118.4270°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91331.

Pacoima rests in a basin where the San Gabriel Mountains begin their gentle descent towards the vast expanse of the Los Angeles valley, a place where the air, even in the dry heat, carries a faint, mineral tang from the surrounding hills. It lies 1.0 miles north-north-east of Arleta, CA (from Arleta, CA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-east of Van Nuys. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones – ochre soil, scrubby chaparral clinging to the slopes, and the occasional hardy palm tree standing sentinel against the often-brilliant blue sky. Streets are laid out with a certain practicality, a grid that speaks of development rather than organic growth, yet pockets of verdant landscaping bloom in unexpected defiance, a testament to the persistent care of its residents. The quality of light in the late afternoon can be remarkable, casting long, soft shadows and imbuing the stucco homes and modest businesses with a warm, golden glow that softens their edges. This corner of the San Fernando Valley carries the echoes of a time when agriculture was king, its name itself believed to derive from a Chumash word for "place of the wild beans" or "end of the valley." As Los Angeles expanded, Pacoima transformed, its fertile lands giving way to suburban sprawl and industrial parks, becoming a vital hub for manufacturing and logistics. The San Fernando Reservoir, a significant water storage facility, lies to the west, a quiet, shimmering presence that underscores the region's dependence on careful resource management. The rhythm of life in Pacoima is one of steady work and community life, a place where the legacy of its agricultural past is now interwoven with the vibrant, diverse tapestry of modern Southern California, a place that continues to evolve with a quiet, enduring strength.

About This Pacoima Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pacoima, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.262502, -118.427027. 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 Pacoima and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Pacoima includes the ZIP code (91331), telephone area code (626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. 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 Pacoima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.