Richmond
City in Contra Costa County, California
Richmond is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with 116,448 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Richmond, 1.1 miles NW.
- 116,448residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 30.1 sq miland area · 77.8 km²
- 3,875 / sq mipopulation density
- 94801main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Richmond
Richmond is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 3, 1905, and has a city council. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area's East Bay region, Richmond borders San Pablo, Albany, El Cerrito and Pinole in addition to the unincorporated communities of North Richmond, Hasford Heights, Kensington, El Sobrante, Bayview-Montalvin Manor, Tara Hills, and East Richmond Heights, and for a short distance San Francisco on Red Rock Island in the San Francisco Bay.
Richmond is one of two cities, the other being San Rafael, that sits on the shores of both San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. Its population was 116,448 as of the 2020 United States census making it the second largest city in the United States named Richmond after Richmond, Virginia.
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Living in Richmond
- Median household income
- $95,391
- Median home value
- $668,200
- Median rent
- $1,960/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Richmond had 116,448 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 116,448 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,875 per sq mi (1,496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richmond at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 116,448 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.05 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Water area | 22.47 sq mi (58.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9523° N, 122.3606° W |
| ZIP codes | 94801, 94530, 94804, 94805, 94806 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0660620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richmond
- North Richmond1.1 mi NW
- San Pablo1.2 mi NE
- Rollingwood1.9 mi NE
- East Richmond Heights2.6 mi E
- El Sobrante3.5 mi NE
- Montalvin Manor3.5 mi NE
- Tara Hills3.7 mi NE
- El Cerrito3.9 mi SE
- Bayview4.3 mi NE
- Pinole4.7 mi NE
- Albany4.8 mi SE
- Kensington5.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Richmond
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the population of Richmond, CA?
116,448 people lived in Richmond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, CA?
The main ZIP code is 94801. Other ZIP codes: 94530, 94804, 94805, 94806.
What is the elevation of Richmond?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richmond?
North Richmond (1.1 mi), San Pablo (1.2 mi), Rollingwood (1.9 mi), East Richmond Heights (2.6 mi), El Sobrante (3.5 mi).
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