Willows, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Willows, CA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Glenn County in the state of California. Our data estimates 7,234 residents, places it at 39.515°N, 122.200°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 Willows, CA?

What is the population of Willows, CA?

Willows has an estimated population of 7,234. That makes it the 569th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 2nd largest of 5 places in Glenn County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Willows is roughly 2.1 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 University of California-Davis (7,311), Huron (7,281), Alta Sierra (7,280), Acton (7,232), Nuevo (7,182). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Willows differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Willows?

Willows has about 2,139 people per square mile (826 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within California, it is denser than about 61% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Willows use?

Willows uses one ZIP code: 95988. 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 Willows in?

Willows 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 Caldwell, ID, about 404 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 Willows located in California?

Willows lies in the northwestern part of California, at 39.515° north latitude and 122.200° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 76 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is Cold Springs, NV, roughly 119 miles to the east, which shows how near Willows is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chico, CA, 26 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Willows, CA?

The closest listed place to Willows is Orland, CA, 16.0 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Willows in?

Willows is in Glenn County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06021. The county contains 5 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Orland (9,964), Hamilton City (2,113), Artois (311), Elk Creek (183). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Willows from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Willows is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 428 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,520 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 Willows?

No. In our data, Willows in Glenn 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 Willows?

If you are weighing Willows, 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.