Paloma California Map

About Paloma, California

Paloma is a locality in Calaveras County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 450. The population density is 22.3 people per km². Paloma is located at 38.2594°N, 120.7633°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95252.

Paloma rests in a fold of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where chaparral and scattered oaks cling to slopes that begin their slow, patient ascent towards higher peaks. It lies 29.1 miles east-north-east of Lodi, CA (from Lodi, CA: bearing 72°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south of Jackson. The air here, especially in the long, golden afternoons, carries the dry, sun-warmed scent of sage and pine, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very stone of the earth. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional startling crimson of a California poppy in its season, a vibrant ember against the more subdued hues. The terrain is rugged, marked by dry creek beds that whisper of winter rains and by rocky outcrops that catch the light with a stoic, ancient gleam. The history of Paloma is etched not in grand monuments but in the quieter persistence of its people and the land they have worked. Long ago, this was a place of passage and settlement, its early economy tied to the bounty of the wild and, later, to the fleeting promise of gold that drew prospectors to these hills. Today, while the echoes of that past linger, Paloma’s character is shaped by a more grounded industry, one where the careful tending of vineyards and orchards forms the backbone of its livelihood, the sweet aroma of ripening fruit often mingling with the ever-present scent of pine. The pace of life in Paloma is measured, a slow unfolding of days that mirror the steady growth of the trees and the unhurried drift of clouds across the vast, cerulean sky.

About This Paloma Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Paloma, 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 Paloma and Calaveras County.

Detailed location data for Paloma includes the ZIP code (95252), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Calaveras County (San Andreas), and school district assignment (Calaveras 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 Paloma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.