Windsor California Map

About Windsor, California

Windsor is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of 26,081. The population density is 1359.2 people per km². Windsor is located at 38.5471°N, 122.8164°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95492.

Windsor unfolds across a fertile plain, a place where the Sonoma Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its gentle path, its banks often softened by willow and alder. It lies 9.2 miles north-west of Santa Rosa, CA (from Santa Rosa, CA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-south-east of Healdsburg. The land here rolls with a subtle grace, not dramatic mountains but the rounded shoulders of hills that cradle the valley, their slopes sometimes bare and sun-kissed, at other times softened by the verdant blush of vineyards. The air itself carries a peculiar lightness, a blend of earthy loam and the distant, briny whisper of the Pacific, a scent that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. This is a landscape that breathes, where the very soil seems to hum with the quiet industry of growth, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a golden, almost liquid quality, pooling in the hollows and tracing the edges of every leaf and fence post. The story of Windsor is deeply entwined with the bounty of the surrounding lands. Originally settled by families drawn to the rich agricultural potential, its economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of the soil, a heritage most visibly expressed today in the sprawling vineyards that now define its character. The fertile ground has long yielded not only grapes for wine but also a variety of other crops, fostering a tradition of local markets and a deep-seated appreciation for farm-fresh produce. While the echoes of its agricultural past are ever-present, Windsor has also embraced a modern spirit, its downtown core a vibrant hub that balances the charm of historic storefronts with contemporary businesses, drawing in visitors and residents alike to its lively atmosphere and the promise of good food and fellowship.

About This Windsor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Windsor, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.547133, -122.81638. 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 Windsor and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Windsor includes the ZIP code (95492), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Windsor 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 Windsor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.