El Sobrante

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California

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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.

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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Living in El Sobrante

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, CA population

El Sobrante had 15,524 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,524
Density5,014 per sq mi (1,936 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

El Sobrante at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyContra Costa County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population15,524 (2020)
Land area3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates37.9736° N, 122.3031° W
ZIP code94803
Census code (GEOID)0622454

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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