Hollister
City in San Benito County, California

Hollister is a city in San Benito County, California, with 41,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ridgemark, 3.9 miles SE.
- 41,678residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 5,090 / sq mipopulation density
- 95045ZIP code
About Hollister
Hollister is a city in and the county seat of San Benito County located in the Central Coast region of California, United States. With a 2020 United States census population of 41,678, Hollister is one of the most populous cities in the Monterey Bay Area and a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. The city is an agricultural town known primarily for its local Blenheim apricots, olive oil, vineyards, pomegranates, and chocolate.
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Living in Hollister
- Median household income
- $111,834
- Median home value
- $717,500
- Median rent
- $1,914/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Hollister had 41,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,090 per sq mi (1,965 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hollister at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Benito County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.19 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8556° N, 121.3995° W |
| ZIP code | 95045 |
| Official website | hollister.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0634120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hollister
- Ridgemark3.9 mi SE
- Tres Pinos6.7 mi SE
- San Juan Bautista7.6 mi W
- Aromas12.8 mi W
- Prunedale14.5 mi W
- Gilroy14.6 mi NW
- Salinas17.3 mi SW
- Elkhorn17.9 mi W
- Las Lomas18.4 mi W
- Boronda18.8 mi SW
- San Martin19.1 mi NW
- Pajaro19.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Hollister
What county is Hollister in?
Hollister is in San Benito County, California.
What is the population of Hollister, CA?
41,678 people lived in Hollister at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hollister, CA?
The ZIP code of Hollister is 95045.
What is the elevation of Hollister?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hollister?
Ridgemark (3.9 mi), Tres Pinos (6.7 mi), San Juan Bautista (7.6 mi), Aromas (12.8 mi), Prunedale (14.5 mi).
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