Martinez, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94553

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

47,065
374/sq mi
$124,130
Median income
$825,900
Median home value
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
374
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.8 square miles in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California. The area is home to 47,065 residents, producing a population density of 374 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 94553 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94553 sits at $124,130 (22% above the California average), while per-capita income is $60,464. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $825,900 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $2,317 per month, and 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94553 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 42.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Contra Costa County, so you can benchmark 94553 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 94553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94553.

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 94553, Martinez, 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

47,065

Population

125.8

Area (sq mi)

374

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94553?

42.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

12.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%

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?

$124,130

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$60,464

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94553 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$124,130 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,677

Total Housing Units

19,141

Occupied Units

536

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$825,900

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$2,317

Median Rent

1975

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)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94553 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 224
2021 +12.7% 253
2022 +11.5% 282
2023 -1.2% 279
2024 +4.7% 292

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 1,141 business establishments in ZIP 94553, employing approximately 17,214 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,437,602,000.

1,141

Businesses

17,214

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 198 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 122 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 116 10.2%
Retail trade 112 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 104 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 100 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 6.4%
Wholesale trade 49 4.3%
Finance and insurance 34 3.0%
Manufacturing 32 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.9%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Information 7 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 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

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ZIP 94553 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 94553 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 94553 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 94553 ranks #6 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
94520 Concord, CA 37,208 5.1 mi
94569 Port Costa, CA 198 4.2 mi
94523 Pleasant Hill, CA 33,569 4.3 mi
94510 Benicia, CA 27,088 6.8 mi
94549 Lafayette, CA 26,864 6.8 mi
94519 Concord, CA 18,453 6.7 mi
94547 Hercules, CA 24,092 6.9 mi
94597 Walnut Creek, CA 20,277 6.4 mi
94564 Pinole, CA 18,287 7.9 mi
94572 Rodeo, CA 8,684 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94553 in?
ZIP code 94553 (Martinez) 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 94553?
ZIP code 94553 in Martinez, CA has a population of 47,065 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94553?
The median household income in ZIP 94553 is $124,130, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94553?
The median home value in ZIP 94553 is $825,900, which is 197% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94553 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94553?
ZIP code 94553 has 1,141 business establishments employing approximately 17,214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94553 are: Construction (198), Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Health care and social assistance (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94553 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 94553?
In ZIP code 94553, 60.9% 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 94553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94553 is 28.9 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 94553?
In ZIP code 94553, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94553 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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