Benicia, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94510
Solano County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,088
- 374/sq mi High-density area
- $121,204
- Median income Above-median income area
- $810,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benicia pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 374
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94510 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94510 (Benicia, CA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.2 in 2023 to 270.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94510 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benicia, Solano County, California, with 27,088 residents across 72.4 square miles, a density of 374 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94510 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,204 (19% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,686. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $810,000 (5% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,280; 69.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Solano County, so 94510 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benicia, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94510.
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
95 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94510, Benicia, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,088
Population
72.4
Area (sq mi)
374
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94510?
44.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
13.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,204
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$63,686
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94510 ranks among California ZIPs
Benicia, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,204 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,571housing units
11,571
Total Housing Units
11,051
Occupied Units
520
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$810,000
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$2,280
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94510 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 205 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 227 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 255 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 260 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 270 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 890 business establishments in ZIP 94510, employing approximately 13,883 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,027,043,000.
890
Businesses
13,883
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 112 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 112 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 10.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 75 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 64 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.9% |
| Information | 6 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94510 vs 94591 →
ZIP 94510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94591
Vallejo (94591)
53,042 residents
- 94553
Martinez (94553)
47,065 residents
- 94520
Concord (94520)
37,208 residents
- 94534
Fairfield (94534)
36,416 residents
- 94590
Vallejo (94590)
35,420 residents
- 94589
Vallejo (94589)
29,876 residents
- 94510
Benicia (94510)
27,088 residents
- 94572 8,684
Rodeo (94572)
8,684 residents
- 94525 3,127
Crockett (94525)
3,127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94510 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94510 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94534
Fairfield (94534)
$140,198 median income
- 94553
Martinez (94553)
$124,130 median income
- 94510
Benicia (94510)
$121,204 median income
- 94592
Vallejo (94592)
$115,536 median income
- 94525
Crockett (94525)
$110,899 median income
- 94591
Vallejo (94591)
$104,550 median income
- 94589
Vallejo (94589)
$92,735 median income
- 94572
Rodeo (94572)
$91,484 median income
- 94520
Concord (94520)
$82,479 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94510 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94591 | Vallejo, CA | 53,042 | 4.0 mi |
| 94553 | Martinez, CA | 47,065 | 6.8 mi |
| 94569 | Port Costa, CA | 198 | 5.2 mi |
| 94590 | Vallejo, CA | 35,420 | 6.4 mi |
| 94525 | Crockett, CA | 3,127 | 6.1 mi |
| 94592 | Vallejo, CA | 742 | 7.7 mi |
| 94534 | Fairfield, CA | 36,416 | 10.2 mi |
| 94589 | Vallejo, CA | 29,876 | 7.4 mi |
| 94572 | Rodeo, CA | 8,684 | 7.7 mi |
| 94520 | Concord, CA | 37,208 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94510, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,088 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94510 in?
ZIP code 94510 (Benicia) is located in Solano County, California. Solano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/solano-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94510?
ZIP code 94510 in Benicia, CA has a population of 27,088 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94510?
The median household income in ZIP 94510 is $121,204, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94510?
The median home value in ZIP 94510 is $810,000, which is 191% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94510?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94510 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94510?
ZIP code 94510 has 890 business establishments employing approximately 13,883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94510?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94510 are: Construction (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112), Other services (except public administration) (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94510?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94510 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94510?
In ZIP code 94510, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94510?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94510 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94510?
In ZIP code 94510, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94510?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94510 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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