Cottonwood, California
Cottonwood: ghost town in Yolo County, California
About
Cottonwood is a town located in the county of Yolo in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood
| Population | 3,850 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Yolo County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6582,-121.9711 |
| Altitude | 538 feet / 164 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 18:32:55 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 96022 |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 38°39'30"N 121°58'16"W (38.6582400, -121.9710800).
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Weather
45°F
Mostly Clear
2 to 6 mph WNW
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
7-Day Forecast
Cottonwood zip code is 96022.
County name: Tehama, County
fips: 06103
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455512 | Woodland Community College | Woodland (CA) | 95776 |
Nearby Transit Stations (48)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cottonwood, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAV | Davis station | 840 Second Street | RAIL |
| SCS | Sacramento (State Capitol), California | 1389 10th Street | BUS |
| SAC | Sacramento Valley Station | 401 I Street | RAIL |
| SUI | Suisun–Fairfield station | 177 Main Street | RAIL |
| EKG | Elk Grove, California | Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Post Office | Madison (CA) | 95653 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States with a population of 12,762 people.
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States with a population of 11,818 people.
- Cottonwood, Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
- Cottonwood, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,223 people.
- Cottonwood, Idaho town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States with a population of 940 people.
- Cottonwood, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 503 people.
- Cottonwood, Texas City in Brazos County, Texas, United States with a population of 209 people.
- Cottonwood, South Dakota town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 10 people.
Other cities in Yolo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yolo County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 68,805 | The most populous city in Yolo County, California. |
| Woodland | 60,446 | The most populous city in Yolo County, California. |
| West Sacramento | 53,680 | The most populous city in Yolo County, California. |
| Winters | 7,460 | Town in Yolo County, California |
| Esparto | 3,108 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Cottonwood distances to largest California cities