El Sobrante
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

El Sobrante is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Contra Costa County, California, with 15,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 187 ft (57 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rollingwood, 1.6 miles W.
- 15,524residents (2020 Census)
- 187 ftelevation · 57 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 5,014 / sq mipopulation density
- 94803ZIP code
About El Sobrante
El Sobrante (pronounced [el soˈβɾante]; Spanish for 'The Surplus') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 15,524 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $114,853
- Median home value
- $758,800
- Median rent
- $2,216/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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El Sobrante had 15,524 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,524 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,014 per sq mi (1,936 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Sobrante at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,524 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9736° N, 122.3031° W |
| ZIP code | 94803 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0622454 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Sobrante
- Rollingwood1.6 mi W
- Tara Hills1.6 mi NW
- East Richmond Heights2.1 mi S
- Montalvin Manor2.2 mi NW
- San Pablo2.3 mi W
- Bayview2.4 mi NW
- Pinole2.5 mi N
- Hercules3.4 mi N
- Richmond3.5 mi SW
- North Richmond3.7 mi W
- El Cerrito3.7 mi S
- Kensington4.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about El Sobrante
What county is El Sobrante in?
El Sobrante is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of El Sobrante, CA?
15,524 people lived in El Sobrante at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Sobrante, CA?
The ZIP code of El Sobrante is 94803.
What is the elevation of El Sobrante?
187 feet (57 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Sobrante?
Rollingwood (1.6 mi), Tara Hills (1.6 mi), East Richmond Heights (2.1 mi), Montalvin Manor (2.2 mi), San Pablo (2.3 mi).
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