Sonoma
City in Sonoma County, California
Sonoma is a city in Sonoma County, California, with 10,739 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 85 ft (26 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Verano, 1.8 miles W.
- 10,739residents (2020 Census)
- 85 ftelevation · 26 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 3,914 / sq mipopulation density
- 95476ZIP code
About Sonoma
Sonoma () is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Sonoma is one of the principal cities of California's Wine Country and the center of the Sonoma Valley AVA. Sonoma's population was 10,739 as of the 2020 census, while the Sonoma urban area had a population of 31,479. Sonoma is a popular tourist destination, owing to its Californian wineries, noted events like the Sonoma International Film Festival, and its historic center.
Sonoma's origins date to 1823, when Padre José Altimira, Giovanni Toscano, and Giovanni Álvarez established Mission San Francisco Solano, under the direction of Governor Luis Antonio Argüello. Following the Mexican secularization of the missions, Californio statesman Mariano G. Vallejo founded Sonoma on the former mission's lands in 1835. Sonoma served as the base of General Vallejo's operations until the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846, when American filibusters overthrew the local Mexican government and declared the California Republic, ushering in the American Conquest of California.
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- Median household income
- $98,527
- Median home value
- $970,500
- Median rent
- $2,226/mo
- Median age
- 57.3
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Sonoma had 10,739 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,739 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,914 per sq mi (1,511 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sonoma at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,739 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2903° N, 122.4598° W |
| ZIP code | 95476 |
| Official website | sonomacity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0672646 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sonoma
- El Verano1.8 mi W
- Boyes Hot Springs2.2 mi NW
- Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente3.0 mi NW
- Temelec3.1 mi SW
- Eldridge3.9 mi NW
- Glen Ellen6.4 mi NW
- Napa8.6 mi E
- Yountville8.8 mi NE
- Kenwood9.6 mi NW
- Petaluma9.7 mi W
- Oakville10.6 mi N
- Penngrove11.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Sonoma
What county is Sonoma in?
Sonoma is in Sonoma County, California.
What is the population of Sonoma, CA?
10,739 people lived in Sonoma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sonoma, CA?
The ZIP code of Sonoma is 95476.
What is the elevation of Sonoma?
85 feet (26 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sonoma?
El Verano (1.8 mi), Boyes Hot Springs (2.2 mi), Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente (3.0 mi), Temelec (3.1 mi), Eldridge (3.9 mi).
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