Pittsburg California Map

About Pittsburg, California

Pittsburg is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 76,257. The population density is 1657.2 people per km². Pittsburg is located at 38.0280°N, 121.8847°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94565.

Pittsburg, California, rests on the delta's edge, where the vast Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers converge before spilling into Suisun Bay. It lies 4.6 miles west-north-west of Antioch, CA (from Antioch, CA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-north-east of Concord. The land here is a broad, flat expanse, etched by sloughs and crisscrossed by levees, a terrain shaped by the relentless push and pull of water and soil. Low hills, softened by the passage of time and the persistent California sun, form a gentle backdrop to the wide, often wind-whipped sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the briny tang of the bay, mingled with the damp, fertile scent of the surrounding farmland. Industrial structures, stark against the horizon, punctuate the landscape, a visible reminder of Pittsburg's enduring connection to heavy industry. For generations, Pittsburg's identity has been deeply entwined with its waterways and the industries they supported. Steel mills once dominated the skyline, their smokestacks like stoic sentinels, fueling a robust economy that drew workers from across the globe. Though the landscape of industry has shifted, the echoes of that past remain, woven into the character of the place. Agriculture continues to hold its ground, with fields of sunflowers and orchards stretching out towards the water, a vibrant counterpoint to the more industrial elements. The presence of the delta means that Pittsburg is never far from the rhythm of the tides, a constant, subtle pulse that influences the pace of life and the very feel of the land.

About This Pittsburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pittsburg, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.027976, -121.884681. 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 Pittsburg and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Pittsburg includes the ZIP code (94565), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.