Folsom
City in Sacramento County, California
Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California, with 80,454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orangevale, 4.6 miles W.
- 80,454residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 27.9 sq miland area · 72.2 km²
- 2,886 / sq mipopulation density
- 95630main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Folsom
Folsom is a city in northeastern Sacramento County, California, United States. A population estimate on January 1, 2026, puts the city's population at 95,680 residents.
Folsom is well known for its Gold Rush history, dating back to the mid-19th century. It is also associated with musician Johnny Cash and the Folsom State Prison, located in the northwest area of the city, and as a major hub for outdoor recreation centered around Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.
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- Median household income
- $139,804
- Median home value
- $755,200
- Median rent
- $2,352/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Folsom had 80,454 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 80,454 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,886 per sq mi (1,114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Folsom at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sacramento County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 80,454 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.88 sq mi (72.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6669° N, 121.1423° W |
| ZIP codes | 95630, 95671 |
| Official website | folsom.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0624638 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Folsom
- Orangevale4.6 mi W
- El Dorado Hills5.1 mi E
- Fair Oaks6.0 mi W
- Gold River6.4 mi SW
- Granite Bay6.8 mi N
- Rancho Cordova8.0 mi SW
- Citrus Heights8.1 mi W
- Cameron Park8.3 mi E
- Carmichael10.2 mi W
- Loomis10.3 mi N
- Shingle Springs11.1 mi E
- Foothill Farms11.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Folsom
What county is Folsom in?
Folsom is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Folsom, CA?
80,454 people lived in Folsom at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Folsom, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95630. Other ZIP codes: 95671.
What is the elevation of Folsom?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Folsom?
Orangevale (4.6 mi), El Dorado Hills (5.1 mi), Fair Oaks (6.0 mi), Gold River (6.4 mi), Granite Bay (6.8 mi).
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