Stanford, California
Stanford: private research university located in Stanford, California, United States
About
Stanford is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Stanford
| Population | 13,809 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Instagram username | stanford |
| Twitter username | stanford |
| Postal code | 94305 |
| Official name | Stanford University |
| Has part | Hoover Institution Library and Archives, Hoover Institution |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4241,-122.1661 |
| Named for | Leland Stanford, Jr. |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 17:46:58 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Stanford is located at 37°25'27"N 122°9'58"W (37.4241100, -122.1660800).
Stanford map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as...
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Stanford (1)
American political scientist Avi Tuschman was born in Stanford
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Stanford, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243744 | Stanford University | Stanford (CA) | 94305 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Stanford, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAC | Santa Clara – Great America station | 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. | RAIL |
| FMT | Fremont station | 37260 Fremont Blvd. | RAIL |
| SCC | Santa Clara station | 1001 Railroad Ave. | BUS |
| FRT | Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California | 999 Upper Mission Blvd | BUS |
| SJC | San Jose Diridon station | 65 Cahill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Stanford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Post Office | Stanford (CA) | 94305 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Stanford, Kentucky city in Lincoln County, Kentucky with a population of 3,644 people.
- Stanford, Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 507 people.
- Stanford, Montana town in Montana with a population of 389 people.
Other cities in Santa Clara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1,013,616 | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. |
| Sunnyvale | 151,746 | The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Santa Clara | 131,055 | The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Mountain View | 80,030 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Milpitas | 75,867 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Palo Alto | 67,008 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Cupertino | 58,598 | The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Gilroy | 54,831 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Morgan Hill | 45,501 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Campbell | 42,427 | A city in Santa Clara County, California. |
| Saratoga | 30,525 | City in Santa Clara County, California, USA |
| Los Altos | 30,281 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| Los Gatos | 30,266 | Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California |
| Los Altos Hills | 8,400 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
| East Foothills | 8,269 | Census designated place |
| Monte Sereno | 3,491 | City in Santa Clara County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Stanford distances to largest California cities