Map of Thornton CDP, California

Thornton is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California, United States. Thornton is located along Interstate 5 7 miles (11 km) west-southwest of Galt. Thornton has a post office with ZIP code 95686.

Thornton CDP overview:
Name:	Thornton CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	San Joaquin County
Elevation:	13 ft (4 m)
Total Area:	2.155 sq mi (5.580 km²)
Land Area:	2.127 sq mi (5.508 km²)
Water Area:	0.028 sq mi (0.072 km²) 1.30%
Total Population:	1,004
Population Density:	470/sq mi (180/km²)
ZIP code:	95686
Area code:	209
FIPS code:	0678568

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History

The railroad was extended to Thornton in 1907. A post office called Thornton has been in operation since 1910. The community was named for Arthur Thornton, the original owner of the town site.