Benicia
City in Solano County, California
Benicia is a city in Solano County, California, with 27,131 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Costa, 2.5 miles SW.
- 27,131residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.2 km²
- 2,117 / sq mipopulation density
- 94569ZIP code
About Benicia
Benicia is a city in Solano County, California, United States, on the north bank of the Carquinez Strait in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It served as the capital of California for nearly thirteen months from 1853 to 1854. The population was 27,131 at the 2020 United States census. Benicia is just east of Vallejo and across the strait from Martinez.
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- Median household income
- $121,204
- Median home value
- $810,000
- Median rent
- $2,280/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Benicia had 27,131 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,131 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,117 per sq mi (818 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benicia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Solano County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,131 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.81 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0727° N, 122.1552° W |
| ZIP code | 94569 |
| Official website | ci.benicia.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0605290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benicia
- Port Costa2.5 mi SW
- Crockett3.8 mi SW
- Mountain View4.9 mi SE
- Martinez5.6 mi SE
- Vine Hill5.8 mi SE
- Rodeo5.9 mi SW
- Vallejo6.3 mi W
- Alhambra Valley7.4 mi S
- Pacheco7.5 mi SE
- Clyde7.7 mi SE
- Hercules8.1 mi SW
- Pleasant Hill9.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Benicia
What county is Benicia in?
Benicia is in Solano County, California.
What is the population of Benicia, CA?
27,131 people lived in Benicia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benicia, CA?
The ZIP code of Benicia is 94569.
What is the elevation of Benicia?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benicia?
Port Costa (2.5 mi), Crockett (3.8 mi), Mountain View (4.9 mi), Martinez (5.6 mi), Vine Hill (5.8 mi).
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