ZIP Code 94521 Demographics

Contra Costa County, California  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 94521 compared to county averages.

Total Population

41,092

↓ 96.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$121,368

↑ +1.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$778,300

↓ 1.1% vs county

Median Age

43.1 yrs

↓ +7.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.6%

↑ 4.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 94521 compares to Contra Costa County and California overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 94521 $121k Contra Costa $120k California $92k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 94521 $778k Contra Costa $787k California $659k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

74.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$2,284

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 94521 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$778,300
Down Payment (20%)$155,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$4,941P&I: $3936 | Tax: $778 | Ins: $227
Rent (Local Median)
$2,284
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $2,657/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 94521, sorted by distance.

94517 6.2 mi away contra costa county 94528 7.6 mi away contra costa county 94531 9.8 mi away contra costa county 94526 10.0 mi away contra costa county 94506 10.6 mi away contra costa county 94582 13.5 mi away contra costa county 94583 13.9 mi away contra costa county 94513 15.5 mi away contra costa county

About Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County is located in California and has a total population of 1,162,648. The county's median household income is $120,020 and median home value is $787,300. ZIP code 94521 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Contra Costa County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.