Orinda, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94563
Contra Costa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,672
- 395/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,866,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orinda 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
- 395
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94563 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94563 (Orinda, CA) fell -5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.3 in 2023 to 249.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orinda, Contra Costa County, California, home to 17,672 residents across 44.8 square miles, a density of 395 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94563 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (146% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $140,701. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,866,500 (142% above the average California ZIP), while 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 85.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Contra Costa County, so 94563 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 94563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orinda, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94563.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
66 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 36
Other services (except public administration)
36 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94563, Orinda, 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
17,672
Population
44.8
Area (sq mi)
395
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94563?
47.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
18.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$140,701
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94563 ranks among California ZIPs
Orinda, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,416housing units
7,416
Total Housing Units
7,218
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,866,500
Median Home Value
+142% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1960
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
-5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94563 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -6.5% | 201 |
| 2021 | -2.1% | 196 |
| 2022 | +33.8% | 263 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 264 |
| 2024 | -5.8% | 249 |
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 576 business establishments in ZIP 94563, employing approximately 3,136 people with a combined annual payroll of $262,543,000.
576
Businesses
3,136
Employees
$262.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 24.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 14.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 11.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 32 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 94563 vs 94516 →
ZIP 94563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94611
Oakland (94611)
36,565 residents
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
28,329 residents
- 94549
Lafayette (94549)
26,864 residents
- 94704
Berkeley (94704)
25,592 residents
- 94563
Orinda (94563)
17,672 residents
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
16,046 residents
- 94705 12,762
Berkeley (94705)
12,762 residents
- 94709 11,806
Berkeley (94709)
11,806 residents
- 94708 10,985
Berkeley (94708)
10,985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94563 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94563
Orinda (94563)
$250,000 median income
- 94708
Berkeley (94708)
$234,923 median income
- 94549
Lafayette (94549)
$234,516 median income
- 94618
Oakland (94618)
$201,780 median income
- 94611
Oakland (94611)
$180,549 median income
- 94705
Berkeley (94705)
$167,970 median income
- 94602
Oakland (94602)
$122,263 median income
- 94516
Canyon (94516)
$113,333 median income
- 94709 $89,054
Berkeley (94709)
$89,054 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94563 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94516 | Canyon, CA | 211 | 3.3 mi |
| 94611 | Oakland, CA | 36,565 | 3.6 mi |
| 94705 | Berkeley, CA | 12,762 | 3.1 mi |
| 94720 | Berkeley, CA | 2,964 | 3.8 mi |
| 94709 | Berkeley, CA | 11,806 | 4.5 mi |
| 94549 | Lafayette, CA | 26,864 | 3.9 mi |
| 94704 | Berkeley, CA | 25,592 | 4.1 mi |
| 94618 | Oakland, CA | 16,046 | 3.9 mi |
| 94602 | Oakland, CA | 28,329 | 5.4 mi |
| 94708 | Berkeley, CA | 10,985 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94563, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,672 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94563 in?
ZIP code 94563 (Orinda) 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 94563?
ZIP code 94563 in Orinda, CA has a population of 17,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94563?
The median household income in ZIP 94563 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94563?
The median home value in ZIP 94563 is $1,866,500, which is 571% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94563 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94563?
ZIP code 94563 has 576 business establishments employing approximately 3,136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94563 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Health care and social assistance (81), Real estate and rental and leasing (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94563?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94563 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 94563?
In ZIP code 94563, 89.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 85.7% 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 94563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94563 is 36.2 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 94563?
In ZIP code 94563, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94563 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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