Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7,715 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 74,494 (25.6%) |
| Some College | 35,750 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 54,893 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 32,847 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 85,632 (29.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,102 ▲ 34% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $582,841 ▲ 109% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,129/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 162,876 |
| Vacant Units | 7,605 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Solano County is located in California and encompasses 16 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 449,408 residents. With a median age of 39.35, it is a middle-aged county.
Solano County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $102,101 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Solano County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $582,841 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,129. Homeownership rates are high at 63.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Solano County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 34.2%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Solano County, CA is a upper-middle-income area in California. The 16 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94510 | Benicia | 26,879 | $125,222 | $778,900 | $2,234 | 4.0% | 57.3% |
| 95620 | Dixon | 22,367 | $100,224 | $594,900 | $1,716 | 3.5% | 35.3% |
| 95625 | Elmira | 248 | $103,476 | — | — | 0.0% | 28.9% |
| 94533 | Fairfield | 78,537 | $85,990 | $497,300 | $1,980 | 5.8% | 32.2% |
| 94534 | Fairfield | 41,122 | $139,349 | $700,900 | $2,699 | 3.7% | 52.7% |
| 94571 | Rio Vista | 10,973 | $85,212 | $479,900 | $1,444 | 14.7% | 48.2% |
| 94585 | Suisun City | 29,290 | $96,713 | $551,400 | $2,156 | 6.7% | 34.2% |
| 94535 | Travis Afb | 3,863 | $83,525 | — | $3,024 | 5.0% | 57.6% |
| 95687 | Vacaville | 69,741 | $106,648 | $583,800 | $2,250 | 6.0% | 37.8% |
| 95688 | Vacaville | 39,216 | $115,791 | $657,400 | $2,063 | 4.6% | 46.1% |
| 94589 | Vallejo | 30,199 | $91,313 | $478,800 | $2,127 | 5.7% | 32.6% |
| 94590 | Vallejo | 37,401 | $66,957 | $510,700 | $1,768 | 6.2% | 38.0% |
| 94591 | Vallejo | 58,516 | $107,849 | $602,200 | $2,218 | 7.4% | 42.1% |
| 94592 | Vallejo | 922 | $122,625 | $681,300 | $2,708 | 9.8% | 52.4% |