Herald
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
Herald is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sacramento County, California, with 1,160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galt, 3.8 miles W.
- 1,160residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 147 / sq mipopulation density
- 95632ZIP code
About Herald
Herald is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. Herald sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 m). It is located east of the city of Galt along State Route 104. The ZIP Code is 95638, and the community is served by area code 209. The 2020 United States census reported that Herald's population was 1,160.
The now-decommissioned 918MW Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station was built in Herald; its site is now the location of the 1000MW gas-fired Cosumnes Power Plant and an 11 MW solar installation. The nuclear plant's disused cooling towers remain standing, and are the largest buildings in California's Central Valley. Nearby Rancho Seco Recreational Park features a lake originally created to serve as an emergency backup water supply for the plant.
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- Median household income
- $93,036
- Median home value
- $651,800
- Median age
- 50.8
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Herald had 1,160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 147 per sq mi (57 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Herald at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sacramento County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,160 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.88 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2847° N, 121.2311° W |
| ZIP code | 95632 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633294 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Herald
- Galt3.8 mi W
- Clay4.4 mi NE
- Collierville5.3 mi S
- Dogtown6.7 mi SE
- Acampo8.1 mi S
- Woodbridge8.9 mi SW
- Wilton8.9 mi N
- Lockeford10.1 mi SE
- Victor10.3 mi S
- Thornton11.2 mi W
- Lodi11.7 mi S
- Elk Grove12.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Herald
What county is Herald in?
Herald is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Herald, CA?
1,160 people lived in Herald at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Herald, CA?
The ZIP code of Herald is 95632.
What is the elevation of Herald?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Herald?
Galt (3.8 mi), Clay (4.4 mi), Collierville (5.3 mi), Dogtown (6.7 mi), Acampo (8.1 mi).
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