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Walnut Grove, CA
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. ZIP codes: 95680, 95690.
Population
926
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
2
Walnut Grove and its ZIP codes
Walnut Grove at a glance
- Walnut Grove is 64% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,878 a year, 20% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $561,500 (24% below California) and median rent is $1,471 a month.
Local data for Walnut Grove, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut Grove, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,878
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$561,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (404), Irish Americans (130), Portuguese Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sacramento County. PPP loans are for Walnut Grove.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,003
733,061 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,693
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.62B
FY 2026, $9,222 per person
How people get to work
Walnut Grove, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut Grove, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
236
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
42,334
9.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut Grove, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Walnut Grove
2 in or overlapping Walnut Grove. Population shown
Cities near Walnut Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorntonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| CourtlandCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| IsletonCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HoodCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| TerminousCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Rio VistaCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| GaltCity | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Elk GroveCity | 13 mi | 42.6 |
| AcampoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ColliervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| LodiCity | 16 mi | 13.7 |
| Bethel IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut Grove, CA in?
- Walnut Grove is in Sacramento County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Walnut Grove, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Walnut Grove include 95680, 95690.
- What is the population of Walnut Grove, CA?
- About 926 people live in Walnut Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut Grove?
- Nearby places include Thornton (6 mi), Courtland (6.2 mi), Isleton (7.2 mi), Hood (8.6 mi), Terminous (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023