Benicia, California

Benicia: City in Solano County, California, United States

About

Benicia is a city located in the county of Solano in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,997. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,988 inhabitants.

The city was created 176 years ago in 1849.

Benicia locator map
Location of Benicia on California map.

Quick Facts about Benicia

Population 27,988 (2020)
Country United States of America
State California (United States)
County Solano County
Postal code 94510
Phone Area Codes 707
Water as percent of area 17.75%
Land as percent of area 82.25%
Latitude & Longitude 38.0494,-122.1586
Altitude 85 feet / 26 meters
Establishment January 01, 1850 (176 years ago)
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 18:04:34 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth 3.54% (2010-2020)
Weather 49℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather
Benicia Capitol image
Benicia Capitol image

Geography

Benicia is located at 38°2'58"N 122°9'31"W (38.0493700, -122.1585800).

Benicia map

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Weather

49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Light Rain Likely
8 to 14 mph SW Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as...

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Official website of Benicia

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Benicia increased by 3.54% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 26,997 - census
2011 27,190 0.71% estimation process
2012 27,380 0.69% estimation process
2013 27,578 0.72% estimation process
2014 27,827 0.89% estimation process
2015 28,029 0.72% estimation process
2016 28,126 0.34% estimation process
2017 28,255 0.46% estimation process
2018 28,282 0.1% estimation process
2019 28,240 -0.15% estimation process
2020 27,988 -0.9% estimation process
Benicia zip code is 94510. County name: Solano, County fips: 06095
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Where to Stay in Benicia

1Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

Rating: 4.3 (437)

1955 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States View details

Phone: +17077460401 | Website available

2Holiday Inn Express Benicia, an IHG Hotel

Rating: 4.1 (263)

1375 E 5th St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States View details

Phone: +17072976873 | Website available

3Union Hotel

Rating: 4 (129)

401 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States View details

Phone: +17077460110 | Website available

4Shorelight Inn

Rating: 4.4 (39)

153 W E St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States View details

Phone: +17072976313 | Website available

5The Inn at Benicia Bay

Rating: 4.7 (33)

145 E D St, Benicia, CA 94510, United States View details

Phone: +17077461055 | Website available

People born in Benicia (10)

People born in Benicia, including writer Wilson Mizner, doctor Lewis Hackett, architect Addison Mizner, .

More notable people

  • Joe Jacobs (American football player) he was born in 21/09/1970
  • Robert Arneson (American artist (1930-1992)) he was born in 04/09/1930
  • William Edward Colby (American conservationist) he was born in 28/05/1875
  • Robin Winters (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1950
  • Austin Carr (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 25/12/1993
  • Forrest Molinari (American amateur wrestler) he was born in 04/09/1995
  • Mikayla Cowling (American basketball player) she was born in 04/09/1996

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Benicia, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
111188 California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo (CA) 94590-8181

Nearby Transit Stations (48)

Rail and bus stations connected to Benicia, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MTZ Martinez station 601 Marina Vista Ave. RAIL
VMW Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive BUS
VAL Vallejo, California 4355 Sonoma Blvd. BUS
RIC Richmond station 1700 Nevin Avenue RAIL
SUI Suisun–Fairfield station 177 Main Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Benicia.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Benicia Post Office Benicia (CA) 94510

Other cities in Solano County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Solano County , CA.

City Name Population Title
Vallejo 120,747 The second most populous city in Solano County, California.
Fairfield 117,580 Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Vacaville 101,332 The most populous city in Solano County, California.
Suisun 29,305 City in Solano County, California, United States
Dixon 20,440 Place in Solano county, California, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Benicia distances to largest California cities