Martinez
City in Contra Costa County, California
Martinez is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 37,287 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountain View, 0.8 miles N.
- 37,287residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 12.6 sq miland area · 32.7 km²
- 2,949 / sq mipopulation density
- 94553ZIP code
About Martinez
Martinez (Spanish: Martínez) is a city in and the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, the city's population was 37,287 at the 2020 census. The city is named after Californio ranchero Ygnacio Martínez, having been founded on his Rancho El Pinole. Martinez is known for its historic center and its waterfront.
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- Median household income
- $127,355
- Median home value
- $859,800
- Median rent
- $2,353/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Martinez had 37,287 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,287 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,949 per sq mi (1,139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Martinez at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,287 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.64 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9982° N, 122.1142° W |
| ZIP code | 94553 |
| Official website | cityofmartinez.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0646114 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Martinez
- Mountain View0.8 mi N
- Vine Hill1.6 mi NE
- Alhambra Valley2.5 mi SW
- Pacheco2.5 mi E
- Pleasant Hill3.7 mi SE
- Reliez Valley4.1 mi S
- Port Costa5.0 mi NW
- Clyde5.1 mi E
- Benicia5.6 mi NW
- Contra Costa Centre6.0 mi SE
- Concord6.4 mi E
- Acalanes Ridge6.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Martinez
What county is Martinez in?
Martinez is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Martinez, CA?
37,287 people lived in Martinez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Martinez, CA?
The ZIP code of Martinez is 94553.
What is the elevation of Martinez?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Martinez?
Mountain View (0.8 mi), Vine Hill (1.6 mi), Alhambra Valley (2.5 mi), Pacheco (2.5 mi), Pleasant Hill (3.7 mi).
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