American Canyon, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94503
Napa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,681
- 588/sq mi High-density area
- $121,088
- Median income Above-median income area
- $697,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
American Canyon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 588
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94503 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94503 (American Canyon, CA) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.4 in 2023 to 283.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in American Canyon, Napa County, California, home to 19,681 residents across 33.5 square miles, a density of 588 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94503 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,088 (19% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,261. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $697,400 (10% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,524; 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Napa County, so 94503 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in American Canyon, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94503.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
47 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94503, American Canyon, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,681
Population
33.5
Area (sq mi)
588
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94503?
37.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
29.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,088
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$43,261
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94503 ranks among California ZIPs
American Canyon, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,088 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,206housing units
6,206
Total Housing Units
6,063
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
3.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$697,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,524
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94503 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 217 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 246 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 277 |
| 2023 | -4.5% | 264 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 283 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 363 business establishments in ZIP 94503, employing approximately 6,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $349,046,000.
363
Businesses
6,205
Employees
$349.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 12.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94503 vs 94589 →
ZIP 94503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94591
Vallejo (94591)
53,042 residents
- 94534
Fairfield (94534)
36,416 residents
- 94590
Vallejo (94590)
35,420 residents
- 94589
Vallejo (94589)
29,876 residents
- 94559
Napa (94559)
27,184 residents
- 94510
Benicia (94510)
27,088 residents
- 94503 19,681
American Canyon (94503)
19,681 residents
- 94525 3,127
Crockett (94525)
3,127 residents
- 94592 742
Vallejo (94592)
742 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94503 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94534
Fairfield (94534)
$140,198 median income
- 94510
Benicia (94510)
$121,204 median income
- 94503
American Canyon (94503)
$121,088 median income
- 94592
Vallejo (94592)
$115,536 median income
- 94525
Crockett (94525)
$110,899 median income
- 94559
Napa (94559)
$105,188 median income
- 94591
Vallejo (94591)
$104,550 median income
- 94589
Vallejo (94589)
$92,735 median income
- 94590
Vallejo (94590)
$65,290 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94503 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94589 | Vallejo, CA | 29,876 | 2.0 mi |
| 94559 | Napa, CA | 27,184 | 4.2 mi |
| 94590 | Vallejo, CA | 35,420 | 5.7 mi |
| 94592 | Vallejo, CA | 742 | 6.4 mi |
| 94591 | Vallejo, CA | 53,042 | 5.6 mi |
| 94525 | Crockett, CA | 3,127 | 9.2 mi |
| 94534 | Fairfield, CA | 36,416 | 8.2 mi |
| 94569 | Port Costa, CA | 198 | 11.0 mi |
| 94510 | Benicia, CA | 27,088 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94503, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,681 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94503 in?
ZIP code 94503 (American Canyon) is located in Napa County, California. Napa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/napa-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94503?
ZIP code 94503 in American Canyon, CA has a population of 19,681 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94503?
The median household income in ZIP 94503 is $121,088, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94503?
The median home value in ZIP 94503 is $697,400, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94503 is Asian at 33.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94503?
ZIP code 94503 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 6,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94503 are: Transportation and warehousing (47), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (42), Construction (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94503 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94503?
In ZIP code 94503, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94503 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94503?
In ZIP code 94503, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94503 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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