Sunol

Census-designated place in Alameda County, California

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Sunol is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alameda County, California, with 922 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 266 ft (81 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasanton, 5.6 miles N.

About Sunol

Sunol (Spanish: Suñol) is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Alameda County, California, United States. Located in the Sunol Valley of the East Bay, the population was 922 at the 2020 census. It is best known as the location of the Sunol Water Temple and for its historic tourist railroad system, the Niles Canyon Railway.

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Living in Sunol

Median household income
$215,000
Median home value
$1,333,300
Median rent
$3,501/mo
Median age
46.3
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Sunol, CA population

Sunol had 922 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census922
Density33 per sq mi (13 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sunol at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyAlameda County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population922 (2020)
Land area28.26 sq mi (73.2 km²)
Water area0.33 sq mi (0.87 km²)
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates37.5859° N, 121.8805° W
ZIP code94586
Census code (GEOID)0677042

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sunol

What county is Sunol in?

Sunol is in Alameda County, California.

What is the population of Sunol, CA?

922 people lived in Sunol at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sunol, CA?

The ZIP code of Sunol is 94586.

What is the elevation of Sunol?

266 feet (81 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sunol?

Pleasanton (5.6 mi), Fremont (7.1 mi), Union City (7.7 mi), Dublin (9.0 mi), Livermore (9.6 mi).

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