Palmdale is a city north of Los Angeles, in California. The Joe Davies Heritage Airpark features military planes used by the U.S. Air Force. Trails line Ritter Ranch Park, which sprawls over thousands of acres of rugged mountain and desert terrain. The Palmdale Amphitheater hosts big-name musical acts. North of the city, trails wind through the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, home to jackrabbits and rich birdlife.

ZIP Codes: 93550–93552, 93590–93591, 93599
Population: 162,536 (2024)
Area Code: 661
Elevation: 2,660 ft (810 m)
Established: 1886
Incorporated: August 24, 1962