Danville, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94526

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

31,102
804/sq mi
$225,097
Median income
$1,677,700
Median home value
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
804
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.7 square miles in Danville, Contra Costa County, California. The area is home to 31,102 residents, producing a population density of 804 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 94526 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94526 sits at $225,097 (121% above the California average), while per-capita income is $107,752. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,677,700 (117% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Contra Costa County, so you can benchmark 94526 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 94526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94526.

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 94526, Danville, 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

31,102

Population

38.7

Area (sq mi)

804

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94526?

46.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 17.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$225,097

Median Household Income

+121% vs state

$107,752

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94526 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$225,097 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,185

Total Housing Units

11,843

Occupied Units

342

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$1,677,700

Median Home Value

+117% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94526 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -2.5% 215
2020 -1.5% 212
2021 -3.9% 203
2022 +8.1% 220
2024 234

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 1,114 business establishments in ZIP 94526, employing approximately 9,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $558,449,000.

1,114

Businesses

9,129

Employees

$558.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 172 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 171 15.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 139 12.5%
Construction 109 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 99 8.9%
Finance and insurance 91 8.2%
Retail trade 84 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 76 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.3%
Wholesale trade 34 3.0%
Educational services 27 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.0%
Information 16 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%
Manufacturing 6 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 94526 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 94526 ranks #3 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 94526 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 94526 ranks #3 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
94507 Alamo, CA 14,889 3.0 mi
94528 Diablo, CA 964 3.1 mi
94583 San Ramon, CA 34,859 4.2 mi
94506 Danville, CA 22,452 4.7 mi
94598 Walnut Creek, CA 25,818 6.0 mi
94596 Walnut Creek, CA 20,037 5.7 mi
94582 San Ramon, CA 38,537 5.4 mi
94552 Castro Valley, CA 14,454 7.1 mi
94595 Walnut Creek, CA 16,425 5.8 mi
94575 Moraga, CA 974 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94526 in?
ZIP code 94526 (Danville) 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 94526?
ZIP code 94526 in Danville, CA has a population of 31,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94526?
The median household income in ZIP 94526 is $225,097, which is 195% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94526?
The median home value in ZIP 94526 is $1,677,700, which is 503% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94526 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94526?
ZIP code 94526 has 1,114 business establishments employing approximately 9,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94526 are: Health care and social assistance (172), Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Real estate and rental and leasing (139). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94526 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 94526?
In ZIP code 94526, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.4% 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 94526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94526 is 30.1 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 94526?
In ZIP code 94526, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94526 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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