| Rumsey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Yolo County |
| Elevation[1] | 420 ft (128 m) |
Rumsey is an unincorporated community in Yolo County, California. It is located 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Esparto,[2] in the Capay Valley, in the northwestern part of the county. Rumsey's ZIP Code is 95679 and its area code 530. It lies at an elevation of 420 feet (128 m).
A post office was erected in 1878 near the Rumsey community, but it was named "Rock". In 1888 it was moved two miles north to a railroad depot and the name was changed to "Rumsey". The name "Rock" was after a rock landmark, and the name "Rumsey" was given after Captain D.C. Rumsey who owned the land at the time.[2]