Crockett California Map

About Crockett, California

Crockett is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,372. The population density is 1323.8 people per km². Crockett is located at 38.0524°N, 122.2130°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94525.

Crockett rests on the northern edge of the Carquinez Strait, its buildings clinging to a steep hillside that slopes down to the water. It lies 3.0 miles west of Benicia, CA (from Benicia, CA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-east of Vallejo. The air here often carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the restless ocean beyond. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the landscape, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, while the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the terracotta roofs and the weathered facades of homes. The wind, a persistent presence, whispers through the eucalyptus groves that dot the hillsides, carrying the faint scent of their eucalyptus. This is a place with a history etched into its very foundations, a legacy of maritime trade and the robust industries that once lined these shores. For decades, Crockett was a vital hub for shipbuilding and refining, its docks bustling with activity that sustained the local economy. Now, the rhythm of Crockett is quieter, its character defined by a resilient independence and the enduring beauty of its dramatic setting. The striking silhouette of the Carquinez Bridge looms in the distance, a modern marvel that contrasts with the more enduring, older structures of Crockett, a testament to its layered existence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crockett, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crockett and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Crockett includes the ZIP code (94525), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (John Swett Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crockett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.