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Benicia, CA
City in Solano County, California. ZIP codes: 94510.
Population
26,749
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,088
ZIP codes
1
Benicia and its ZIP codes
Benicia at a glance
- Benicia is about 8.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 286th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $121,204, 22% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $810,000 (10% above California) and median rent is $2,280 a month.
Local data for Benicia, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benicia, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,204
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$810,000
Median rent
$2,280/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
47.6%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,624), Irish Americans (3,525), Mexican Americans (2,435).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Solano County. PPP loans are for Benicia.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,494
144,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,744
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $7,167 per person
How people get to work
Benicia, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benicia, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,696
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 42°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benicia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Benicia
1 in or overlapping Benicia. Population shown
Cities near Benicia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port CostaCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CrockettCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| VallejoCity | 4.9 mi | 30.4 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MartinezCity | 5.4 mi | 12.6 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Vine HillCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| Alhambra ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| HerculesCity | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| PinoleCity | 9.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 9.3 mi | 7.1 |
| American CanyonCity | 9.4 mi | 6.1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benicia, CA in?
- Benicia is in Solano County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Benicia, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benicia include 94510.
- What is the population of Benicia, CA?
- About 26,749 people live in Benicia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benicia?
- Nearby places include Port Costa (2.5 mi), Crockett (3.8 mi), Vallejo (4.9 mi), Mountain View (4.9 mi), Martinez (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023