Hercules
City in Contra Costa County, California
Hercules is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 26,016 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pinole, 1.6 miles SW.
- 26,016residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 4,057 / sq mipopulation density
- 94547main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Hercules
Hercules is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. Situated along the coast of San Pablo Bay, it is located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area, approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of Berkeley. As of the 2020 census, its population was 26,016, according to the United States Census Bureau. The site of Hercules was first developed in 1881 as a manufacturing facility of the California Powder Works for the production of its patented dynamite formulation, Hercules powder. In 1882, the Hercules Powder Company was incorporated and assumed responsibility for the Hercules site. It was one of several explosive manufacturers that were active along the Pinole shoreline in the late 19th to the mid-20th century. The small company town that grew up near the facility subsequently became known as "Hercules", and was incorporated at the end of 1900. Starting in the 1970s, Hercules was heavily redeveloped as suburban bedroom community that lies along the I-80 corridor in Western Contra Costa County. It has a very ethnically diverse population.
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- Median household income
- $129,397
- Median home value
- $769,400
- Median rent
- $2,991/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Hercules had 26,016 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,016 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,057 per sq mi (1,566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hercules at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,016 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 13.57 sq mi (35.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0214° N, 122.2889° W |
| ZIP codes | 94547, 94564 |
| Official website | ci.hercules.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0633308 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hercules
- Pinole1.6 mi SW
- Bayview2.0 mi SW
- Rodeo2.2 mi NE
- Tara Hills2.5 mi SW
- Montalvin Manor2.8 mi SW
- El Sobrante3.4 mi S
- Crockett4.3 mi NE
- Rollingwood4.5 mi SW
- San Pablo5.0 mi SW
- East Richmond Heights5.4 mi S
- Port Costa5.9 mi E
- North Richmond5.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Hercules
What county is Hercules in?
Hercules is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Hercules, CA?
26,016 people lived in Hercules at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hercules, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94547. Other ZIP codes: 94564.
What is the elevation of Hercules?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hercules?
Pinole (1.6 mi), Bayview (2.0 mi), Rodeo (2.2 mi), Tara Hills (2.5 mi), Montalvin Manor (2.8 mi).
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