Concord, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94518

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

26,778
1,900/sq mi
$112,094
Median income
$859,000
Median home value
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Concord pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,900
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94518 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.1 square miles in Concord, Contra Costa County, California. The area is home to 26,778 residents, producing a population density of 1,900 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 94518 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94518 sits at $112,094 (10% above the California average), while per-capita income is $55,520. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $859,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $2,348 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94518 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Contra Costa County, so you can benchmark 94518 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 94518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94518.

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 94518, Concord, 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

26,778

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

1,900

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94518?

41.2

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 50.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 13.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%

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?

$112,094

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$55,520

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94518 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,094 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,317

Total Housing Units

10,124

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$859,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$2,348

Median Rent

1970

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94518 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 224
2021 +13.8% 255
2022 +10.3% 281
2023 -0.2% 281
2024 +4.7% 294

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 508 business establishments in ZIP 94518, employing approximately 4,884 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,197,000.

508

Businesses

4,884

Employees

$279.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 95 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 85 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 7.3%
Wholesale trade 32 6.3%
Retail trade 32 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 31 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.1%
Manufacturing 24 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 22 4.3%
Educational services 20 3.9%
Finance and insurance 14 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.6%
Information 8 1.6%

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 94518 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 94518 ranks #5 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 94518 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 94518 ranks #9 of 9 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
94519 Concord, CA 18,453 2.7 mi
94523 Pleasant Hill, CA 33,569 3.0 mi
94520 Concord, CA 37,208 3.3 mi
94598 Walnut Creek, CA 25,818 3.6 mi
94521 Concord, CA 41,249 3.6 mi
94596 Walnut Creek, CA 20,037 4.3 mi
94597 Walnut Creek, CA 20,277 3.5 mi
94507 Alamo, CA 14,889 6.9 mi
94595 Walnut Creek, CA 16,425 6.0 mi
94549 Lafayette, CA 26,864 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94518 in?
ZIP code 94518 (Concord) 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 94518?
ZIP code 94518 in Concord, CA has a population of 26,778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94518?
The median household income in ZIP 94518 is $112,094, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94518?
The median home value in ZIP 94518 is $859,000, which is 209% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94518?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94518 is White at 50.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94518?
ZIP code 94518 has 508 business establishments employing approximately 4,884 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94518?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94518 are: Construction (95), Health care and social assistance (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (51). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94518?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94518 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 94518?
In ZIP code 94518, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% 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 94518?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94518 is 32.5 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 94518?
In ZIP code 94518, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94518?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94518 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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