Walnut California Map

About Walnut, California

Walnut is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 27,611. The population density is 1196.5 people per km². Walnut is located at 34.0203°N, 117.8653°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91789.

Walnut rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of the San Gabriel Valley, where the foothills begin their slow ascent towards distant, sun-bleached mountains. It lies 3.2 miles west of Diamond Bar, CA (from Diamond Bar, CA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-south-west of Pomona. Here, the air often carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of chaparral and the faintest hint of eucalyptus, particularly as the day's heat begins to soften into evening. The terrain is not dramatic, but rather a series of wide, open spaces and rolling plains, marked by the occasional cluster of mature trees that give the area its name, their broad canopies offering a welcome, dappled shade. The quality of light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar clarity, where shadows stretch long and defined across the land, imbuing even the most ordinary structures with a quiet dignity. The history of Walnut is intertwined with the agricultural roots of Southern California, a legacy that still whispers through the wider region, though the focus has shifted. Once a land of citrus groves and ranches, its economy has evolved, now characterized by a blend of residential development and a growing commercial presence, particularly in the realm of education and healthcare. The presence of prestigious educational institutions has drawn a diverse population, fostering a community that values learning and innovation, while also maintaining a connection to its more pastoral past. This duality gives Walnut a distinctive character, a place where the echoes of open fields meet the hum of modern enterprise, creating a subtle but persistent energy.

About This Walnut Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walnut, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.020289, -117.865339. 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 Walnut and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Walnut includes the ZIP code (91789), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Walnut Valley 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 Walnut is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.