Vine Hill California Map

About Vine Hill, California

Vine Hill is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,540. The population density is 929.8 people per km². Vine Hill is located at 38.0085°N, 122.0961°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94553.

Vine Hill rises from the rolling hills of Contra Costa County, a landscape painted in hues of ochre and sage, punctuated by the deep green of scattered oaks and the more muted tones of chaparral. It lies 2.2 miles east-south-east of Martinez, CA (from Martinez, CA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 4.1 miles west-north-west of Concord. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent of sun-baked earth and wild thyme, a perfume that clings to the very skin. These hills, not so much mountains as substantial swells of land, fall away towards the distant shimmer of the San Pablo Bay, their slopes etched by the slow work of wind and rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clear skies, has a particular clarity, illuminating the texture of the dry grasses and casting long, sharp shadows that define the contours of the terrain. The history of Vine Hill is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, though its name suggests a more specific cultivation that has largely given way to other pursuits. For generations, the land was worked by those who understood its rhythms, their livelihoods tied to the soil and the capricious California seasons. Today, Vine Hill’s character is shaped by its proximity to larger urban centers, a quiet eddy in the flow of commerce that allows for a more measured pace of life. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, draws strength from its residents who commute, or from small businesses that cater to the immediate needs of the community, fostering a sense of groundedness that feels as old as the hills themselves.

About This Vine Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vine Hill, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.008533, -122.096075. 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 Vine Hill and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Vine Hill includes the ZIP code (94553), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Martinez 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 Vine Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.