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Hercules, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94547, 94572.
Population
26,302
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,102
ZIP codes
2
Hercules and its ZIP codes
Hercules at a glance
- Hercules is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 290th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $129,397 a year, 31% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $769,400 (5% above California) and median rent is $2,991 a month.
Local data for Hercules, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hercules, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,397
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$769,400
Median rent
$2,991/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
37.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (5,688), Mexican Americans (2,399), Indian Americans (1,503).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Hercules.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,200
374,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$108,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.1B
FY 2026, $6,088 per person
PPP loans
$28.5M
586 loans, 3,484 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hercules, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit9.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hercules, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
2,681
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 42°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hercules, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hercules
2 in or overlapping Hercules. Population shown
Cities near Hercules
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinoleCity | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.7 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Tara HillsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Montalvin ManorCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CrockettCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| RollingwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| San PabloCity | 5.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Port CostaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| North RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| El CerritoCity | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1 |
| BeniciaCity | 7.6 mi | 12.8 |
| VallejoCity | 7.6 mi | 30.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hercules, CA in?
- Hercules is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hercules, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hercules include 94547, 94572.
- What is the population of Hercules, CA?
- About 26,302 people live in Hercules, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hercules?
- Nearby places include Pinole (1.5 mi), Rodeo (2 mi), Bayview (2.5 mi), Tara Hills (2.8 mi), El Sobrante (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023