Rodeo California Map

About Rodeo, California

Rodeo is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,976. The population density is 900.2 people per km². Rodeo is located at 38.0330°N, 122.2669°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94525.

Rodeo rests at the edge of the vast Carquinez Strait, its landscape shaped by the persistent breath of the bay. It lies 1.6 miles north-east of Hercules, CA (from Hercules, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south of Vallejo. The land rises gently from the water's edge, a mosaic of sun-baked hillsides dotted with scrub oak and hardy chaparral, where the air often carries the tang of salt and the distant hum of industry. Down by the water, weathered piers and industrial docks speak of a working waterfront, a place where the rhythm of tides dictates more than just the lapping of waves. Evenings here can be spectacular, as the western sky bleeds into shades of orange and violet, casting a warm, ephemeral glow over the water and the low-slung buildings that cling to the shore. The history of Rodeo is inextricably linked to the maritime trade and the industries that have found a home along its strategic shoreline. For decades, this stretch of Contra Costa County has been a vital hub for shipping and manufacturing, its economy fueled by the movement of goods and the labor of its people. The legacy of these industries is etched into the very character of Rodeo, a place that has always been defined by its connection to the water and its role in the broader economic engine of the region. While the landscape may appear rugged and utilitarian, there's a quiet resilience to Rodeo, a sense of enduring purpose born from generations of working the land and the sea.

About This Rodeo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rodeo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.032977, -122.266914. 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 Rodeo and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Rodeo includes the ZIP code (94572), 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 Rodeo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.