Petaluma
City in Sonoma County, California
Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, with 59,776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Penngrove, 4.6 miles NW.
- 59,776residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.3 km²
- 4,151 / sq mipopulation density
- 94954ZIP code
About Petaluma
Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its population was 59,776 according to the 2020 census.
Petaluma's name comes from the Miwok village named Péta Lúuma that was located on the banks of the Petaluma River. The modern city originates in Rancho Petaluma, granted in 1834 to famed Californio statesman Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, considered to be the founder of Petaluma. Today, Petaluma is known for its well-preserved historic center and as a local hub for the Petaluma Valley region of Sonoma County.
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- Median household income
- $115,430
- Median home value
- $878,600
- Median rent
- $2,440/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Petaluma had 59,776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,151 per sq mi (1,603 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petaluma at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 59,776 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.40 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2420° N, 122.6286° W |
| ZIP code | 94954 |
| Official website | cityofpetaluma.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0656784 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petaluma
- Penngrove4.6 mi NW
- Temelec7.2 mi E
- Sonoma State University7.2 mi N
- Cotati7.4 mi NW
- Rohnert Park8.3 mi NW
- El Verano8.4 mi NE
- Petaluma Center8.7 mi W
- Boyes Hot Springs9.0 mi NE
- Glen Ellen9.1 mi NE
- Eldridge9.2 mi NE
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente9.7 mi NE
- Sonoma9.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Petaluma
What county is Petaluma in?
Petaluma is in Sonoma County, California.
What is the population of Petaluma, CA?
59,776 people lived in Petaluma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petaluma, CA?
The ZIP code of Petaluma is 94954.
What is the elevation of Petaluma?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petaluma?
Penngrove (4.6 mi), Temelec (7.2 mi), Sonoma State University (7.2 mi), Cotati (7.4 mi), Rohnert Park (8.3 mi).
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