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Fairfield, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94533

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

69,277
1,238/sq mi
$87,384
Median income
$542,200
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfield pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,238
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94533 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfield, Solano County, California, with 69,277 residents across 55.9 square miles, a density of 1,238 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94533 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,384 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $36,117. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. Housing costs here run $542,200 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $2,088 a month; 55.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 94533 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Solano County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 94533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94533.

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 94533, Fairfield, 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

69,277

Population

55.9

Area (sq mi)

1,238

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94533?

36.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

26.2%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 15.9%
Asian 14.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%

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?

$87,384

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,117

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94533 ranks nationally

Fairfield, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,384 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

26,060

Total Housing Units

25,174

Occupied Units

886

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.9%
Renter 44.1%

$542,200

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$2,088

Median Rent

1979

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)

287

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+187%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94533 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 220
2021 +15.2% 254
2022 +12.8% 286
2023 -0.8% 284
2024 +1.1% 287

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 1,358 business establishments in ZIP 94533, employing approximately 20,512 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,170,647,000.

1,358

Businesses

20,512

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 257 18.9%
Retail trade 223 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 157 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 140 10.3%
Construction 113 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 60 4.4%
Finance and insurance 49 3.6%
Wholesale trade 38 2.8%
Manufacturing 31 2.3%
Information 24 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.4%
Educational services 13 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Utilities 4 0.3%

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 94533 vs 94535 →

ZIP 94533 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 94533 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 94533 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 94533 ranks #5 of 7 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
94535 Travis Afb, CA 3,793 4.0 mi
95687 Vacaville, CA 65,096 6.1 mi
95688 Vacaville, CA 34,379 8.9 mi
94534 Fairfield, CA 36,416 7.3 mi
94585 Suisun City, CA 28,263 7.4 mi
95625 Elmira, CA 155 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Solano County

95687 standard
Vacaville, CA
Pop: 65,096
94591 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 53,042
94534 standard
Fairfield, CA
Pop: 36,416
94590 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 35,420
95688 standard
Vacaville, CA
Pop: 34,379
94589 standard
Vallejo, CA
Pop: 29,876

Related Areas

Solano County Fairfield, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94533 in? ▼
ZIP code 94533 (Fairfield) is located in Solano County, California. Solano County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/solano-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94533? ▼
ZIP code 94533 in Fairfield, CA has a population of 69,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94533 is $87,384, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94533 is $542,200, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94533 is White at 28.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94533? ▼
ZIP code 94533 has 1,358 business establishments employing approximately 20,512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94533 are: Health care and social assistance (257), Retail trade (223), Accommodation and food services (157). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94533? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94533 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 94533? ▼
In ZIP code 94533, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 94533? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94533 is 31.4 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 94533? ▼
In ZIP code 94533, approximately 55.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94533 is 12.6% 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.