August, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

August, CA is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in San Joaquin County in the state of California. Our data estimates 8,405 residents, places it at 37.980°N, 121.263°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about August, CA?

What is the population of August, CA?

August has an estimated population of 8,405. That makes it the 524th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 10th largest of 28 places in San Joaquin County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so August is roughly 2.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Los Altos Hills (8,423), Spring Valley Lake (8,403), Midway City (8,343), Larkfield-Wikiup (8,312), Gonzales (8,306). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how August differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is August?

August has about 6,693 people per square mile (2,584 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does August use?

August uses one ZIP code: 95205. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is August in?

August is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Ivins, UT, about 419 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is August located in California?

August lies in the western part of California, at 37.980° north latitude and 121.263° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 42 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, roughly 103 miles to the northeast, which shows how near August is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Stockton, CA, 3 miles to the west.

Which cities are near August, CA?

The closest listed place to August is Garden Acres, CA, 2.1 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is August in?

August is in San Joaquin County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06077. The county contains 28 places in our data, 11 of which have their own page here and 17 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Stockton (397,264), Manteca (103,420), Tracy (100,049), Lodi (74,773), Lathrop (24,483). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is August from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, August is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 311 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,506 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called August?

No. In our data, August in San Joaquin County, California is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to August?

If you are weighing August, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.