Thornton, California
Thornton: a city in San Joaquin County, California
About
Thornton is a city located in the county of San Joaquin in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Joaquin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2260,-121.4247 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 03:04:31 (16th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 95686 |
| Weather | 46℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 38°13'34"N 121°25'29"W (38.2260300, -121.4246700).
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Weather
46°F
Partly Cloudy
6 to 12 mph W
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 12 mph.
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Thornton zip code is 95686.
County name: San Joaquin, County
fips: 06077
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113096 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento (CA) | 95823-5799 |
Nearby Transit Stations (50)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOD | Lodi | 24 South Sacramento Street | RAIL |
| EKG | Elk Grove, California | Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue | BUS |
| RVT | Rio Vista, CA | 28 South Front Street | BUS |
| SKT | Robert J. Cabral Station | 949 East Channel St. | RAIL |
| SKN | Stockton – San Joaquin Street | 735 S. San Joaquin St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Post Office | Thornton (CA) | 95686 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA with a population of 2,367 people.
- Thornton, Texas town in Limestone County, Texas with a population of 524 people.
- Thornton, Iowa human settlement in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 401 people.
- Thornton, Arkansas city in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 375 people.
Other cities in San Joaquin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Joaquin County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 312,716 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area. |
| Tracy | 95,025 | The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California. |
| Manteca | 84,445 | A city in San Joaquin County, California. |
| Lodi | 68,186 | The most populous city in San Joaquin County, California. |
| Lathrop | 26,373 | City in California |
| Ripon | 16,774 | City in California |
| Garden Acres | 10,648 | Census designated place |
| August | 8,390 | Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California |
| Woodlake | 7,934 | City in Tulare County, California |
| Escalon | 7,580 | City in San Joaquin County, California, United States of America |
| Morada | 3,828 | Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California |
| French Camp | 3,376 | City in Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Kennedy | 3,254 | 35th president of the United States (1917-1963) |
| Lockeford | 3,233 | Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California |