Sunol
Census-designated place in Alameda County, California

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.
- 922residents (2020 Census)
- 266 ftelevation · 81 m
- 28.3 sq miland area · 73.2 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 94586ZIP code
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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- 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 had 922 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 922 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunol at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 922 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.26 sq mi (73.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km²) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5859° N, 121.8805° W |
| ZIP code | 94586 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0677042 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunol
- Pleasanton5.6 mi N
- Fremont7.1 mi SW
- Union City7.7 mi W
- Dublin9.0 mi N
- Livermore9.6 mi NE
- Newark10.1 mi SW
- Milpitas10.6 mi S
- Fairview11.0 mi NW
- Norris Canyon12.5 mi NW
- Hayward12.6 mi W
- San Ramon12.8 mi N
- Castro Valley13.1 mi NW
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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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