PlainZIP

El Cerrito, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94530

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

23,877
1,911/sq mi
$128,529
Median income
$1,114,100
Median home value
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Cerrito pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,911
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94530 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, with 23,877 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,911 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94530 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,529 (26% above the California average), while per-capita income is $73,169. Poverty here runs at 6.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $1,114,100 for a typical home value (44% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,545 a month; 59.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 94530, plus 6 more within Contra Costa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 94530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Cerrito, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94530.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94530, El Cerrito, 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

23,877

Population

12.5

Area (sq mi)

1,911

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94530?

41.8

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

31.0%

Foreign-Born

White 45.4%
African American 5.4%
Asian 28.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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?

$128,529

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$73,169

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94530 ranks nationally

El Cerrito, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,529 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,437

Total Housing Units

11,021

Occupied Units

416

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.2%
Renter 40.8%

$1,114,100

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$2,545

Median Rent

1956

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94530 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 251
2021 +7.8% 270
2022 +10.6% 299
2023 +4.9% 313
2024 -1.1% 310

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 594 business establishments in ZIP 94530, employing approximately 6,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,914,000.

594

Businesses

6,230

Employees

$274.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 17.3%
Health care and social assistance 95 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 79 13.3%
Retail trade 71 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.8%
Construction 42 7.1%
Educational services 27 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.7%
Finance and insurance 21 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.5%
Wholesale trade 13 2.2%
Information 11 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%

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 94530 vs 94706 →

ZIP 94530 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 94530 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 94530 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 94530 ranks #4 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
94706 Albany, CA 19,615 2.2 mi
94850 Richmond, CA 0 1.8 mi
94707 Berkeley, CA 11,710 1.9 mi
94804 Richmond, CA 38,559 2.4 mi
94805 Richmond, CA 13,648 2.0 mi
94803 El Sobrante, CA 24,904 2.7 mi
94708 Berkeley, CA 10,985 2.4 mi
94710 Berkeley, CA 6,948 3.8 mi
94702 Berkeley, CA 15,979 3.9 mi
94709 Berkeley, CA 11,806 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94530 in? ▼
ZIP code 94530 (El Cerrito) 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 94530? ▼
ZIP code 94530 in El Cerrito, CA has a population of 23,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94530 is $128,529, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94530 is $1,114,100, which is 301% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94530 is White at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94530? ▼
ZIP code 94530 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 6,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94530 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Health care and social assistance (95), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94530? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94530 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 94530? ▼
In ZIP code 94530, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% 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 94530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94530 is 33.3 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 94530? ▼
In ZIP code 94530, approximately 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94530 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.