Brentwood, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94513

Contra Costa County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

54,605
278/sq mi
$142,223
Median income
$837,800
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brentwood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
278
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94513 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 196.4 square miles in Brentwood, Contra Costa County, California. The area is home to 54,605 residents, producing a population density of 278 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 94513 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94513 sits at $142,223 (40% above the California average), while per-capita income is $54,964. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $837,800 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $2,657 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94513 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Contra Costa County, so you can benchmark 94513 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 94513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94513.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94513, Brentwood, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

54,605

Population

196.4

Area (sq mi)

278

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94513?

40.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 45.7%
African American 8.2%
Asian 14.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%

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?

$142,223

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$54,964

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

39.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94513 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$142,223 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,931

Total Housing Units

22,390

Occupied Units

541

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$837,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$2,657

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94513 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 198
2021 +16.8% 231
2022 +14.3% 264
2023 -3.7% 254
2024 +4.2% 265

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 1,414 business establishments in ZIP 94513, employing approximately 19,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,607,000,000.

1,414

Businesses

19,262

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 201 14.2%
Construction 189 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 170 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 152 10.8%
Retail trade 144 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 127 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 94 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 6.1%
Finance and insurance 82 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 32 2.3%
Manufacturing 29 2.0%
Educational services 29 2.0%
Wholesale trade 24 1.7%
Information 23 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 94513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94513 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 94513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 94513 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
94548 Knightsen, CA 412 3.7 mi
94561 Oakley, CA 36,515 4.9 mi
94511 Bethel Island, CA 2,137 7.5 mi
94531 Antioch, CA 40,290 6.2 mi
94505 Discovery Bay, CA 13,403 6.2 mi
95234 Holt, CA 70 8.0 mi
94514 Byron, CA 1,360 7.3 mi
94509 Antioch, CA 62,439 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94513 in?
ZIP code 94513 (Brentwood) is located in Contra Costa County, California. Contra Costa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/contra-costa-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94513?
ZIP code 94513 in Brentwood, CA has a population of 54,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94513?
The median household income in ZIP 94513 is $142,223, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94513?
The median home value in ZIP 94513 is $837,800, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94513 is White at 45.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94513?
ZIP code 94513 has 1,414 business establishments employing approximately 19,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94513 are: Health care and social assistance (201), Construction (189), Accommodation and food services (170). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94513?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94513 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 94513?
In ZIP code 94513, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 94513?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94513 is 39.6 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 94513?
In ZIP code 94513, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94513?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94513 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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