Stanton, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Stanton, CA is a small incorporated city located in Orange County in the state of California. Our data estimates 38,139 residents, places it at 33.800°N, 117.993°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 Stanton, CA?

What is the population of Stanton, CA?

Stanton has an estimated population of 38,139. That makes it the 235th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 25th largest of 40 places in Orange County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Stanton is roughly 11.3 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 Culver City (39,185), Pacifica (38,546), Martinez (38,297), La Presa (38,227), Wildomar (37,229). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Stanton differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Stanton?

Stanton has about 12,313 people per square mile (4,754 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 98% 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 Stanton use?

Stanton uses one ZIP code: 90680. 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 Stanton in?

Stanton 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 Somerton, AZ, about 208 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 Stanton located in California?

Stanton lies in the southern part of California, at 33.800° north latitude and 117.993° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 382 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Pahrump, NV, roughly 202 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Stanton is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Garden Grove, CA, 2 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Stanton, CA?

The closest listed place to Stanton is Garden Grove, CA, 2.4 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Stanton in?

Stanton is in Orange County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06059. The county contains 40 places in our data, 40 of which have their own page here. Other places in the county include Mission Viejo (590,249), Anaheim (350,365), Santa Ana (332,318), Irvine (287,401), Huntington Beach (199,223). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Stanton from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Stanton is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 32 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,444 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 Stanton?

Yes. Our data lists 7 other places named Stanton: Stanton, KY (4,119), Stanton, TX (3,000), Stanton, NE (1,502), Stanton, MI (1,422), Stanton, IA (643), Stanton, TN (420), Stanton, ND (339). When you search for Stanton, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Stanton in Orange County, California.

Planning a move to Stanton?

If you are weighing Stanton, 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.

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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.