West Sacramento California Map

About West Sacramento, California

West Sacramento is a locality in Yolo County, California, United States. It has a population of 54,927. The population density is 980.0 people per km². West Sacramento is located at 38.5805°N, 121.5302°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95605.

West Sacramento rises from the flat alluvial plains, a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of the Sacramento River and its tributaries. It lies 1.9 miles west of Sacramento, CA (from Sacramento, CA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west of Arden-Arcade. The city's character is one of broad horizons, where the sky often dominates, especially in the hazy afternoons that precede the cool, clear evenings. Here, the land stretches out, a testament to the agricultural bounty it once exclusively nurtured, now interwoven with the pragmatic geometry of industrial parks and residential neighborhoods. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant fields, a lingering reminder of its deep agrarian roots. As the sun dips, the western sky often ignites in a spectacle of orange and violet, reflecting a subtle, ephemeral beauty onto the wide, unhurried river that defines its eastern boundary. The history of West Sacramento is intrinsically tied to the development of its larger neighbor across the river, but it forged its own distinct identity through a commitment to industry and commerce. For generations, the fertile Yolo County soil surrounding West Sacramento yielded crops that fed much of the state, a legacy that still echoes in the occasional agricultural enterprise and the agricultural research institutions nearby. The economic heart of West Sacramento beats with the steady rhythm of warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing, a modern iteration of the region's historical role as a hub for trade and transport. Bridges, both historic and contemporary, serve as vital arteries, connecting West Sacramento to its past and its future, while the presence of vital public services and educational facilities underscores its enduring role as a self-sufficient community.

About This West Sacramento Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Sacramento, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.580461, -121.530234. 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 West Sacramento and Yolo County.

Detailed location data for West Sacramento includes the ZIP code (95691), telephone area code (530), county seat of Yolo County (Woodland), and school district assignment (Washington 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 West Sacramento is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.