Piedmont California Map

About Piedmont, California

Piedmont is a locality in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of 10,945. The population density is 2501.4 people per km². Piedmont is located at 37.8244°N, 122.2316°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94611.

Piedmont unfolds not as a single vista, but as a series of intimate, verdant valleys and sun-drenched slopes, cradled by the East Bay hills overlooking the vast expanse of San Francisco Bay. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Oakland, CA (from Oakland, CA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-east of Berkeley. Here, the air carries the scent of eucalyptus and the subtle sweetness of blooming jasmine, a fragrant tapestry woven into the very atmosphere. Mature oak trees, their branches reaching like ancient, arthritic hands, cast dappled shadows across meticulously manicured lawns and the winding, often steep, residential streets. The homes themselves, a charmingly eclectic mix of architectural styles from Craftsman bungalows to grand Mediterranean villas, seem to emerge organically from the landscape, as if grown from the very earth they occupy. It is a place of quiet corners and surprising panoramas, where the distant shimmer of the bay can often be seen through a screen of lush greenery. This enclave, long an exclusive residential haven, has a history deeply intertwined with the development of the broader Bay Area, its origins tracing back to ambitious land developers in the late 19th century who envisioned a tranquil retreat from the burgeoning industrial centers. The local economy, for generations, has been sustained by the wealth generated in nearby San Francisco and Oakland, with many residents commuting to professional careers. Piedmont's distinct character is further defined by its commitment to exceptional public schools and a strong sense of civic engagement, fostering a close-knit community feel. While it boasts no significant commercial districts or industrial past, its true wealth lies in the preservation of its natural beauty and the cultivated elegance of its residential streets, a testament to a deliberate choice to prioritize quality of life and a serene, almost bucolic, existence.

About This Piedmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piedmont, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.824372, -122.231635. 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 Piedmont and Alameda County.

Detailed location data for Piedmont includes the ZIP code (94611), telephone area code (510), county seat of Alameda County (Oakland), and school district assignment (Piedmont City 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 Piedmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.