El Sobrante, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94803
Contra Costa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,904
- 823/sq mi High-density area
- $118,447
- Median income Above-median income area
- $783,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
El Sobrante pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 823
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94803 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 94803 (El Sobrante, CA) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.1 in 2023 to 282.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Sobrante, Contra Costa County, California, with 24,904 residents across 30.2 square miles, a density of 823 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94803 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,447 (17% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,959. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $783,900 (1% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,302; 72.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Contra Costa County, so 94803 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 94803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Sobrante, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94803.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 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 94803, El Sobrante, 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
24,904
Population
30.2
Area (sq mi)
823
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94803?
42.3
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
31.3%
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?
$118,447
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$52,959
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94803 ranks among California ZIPs
El Sobrante, 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)
$118,447 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
10,127housing units
10,127
Total Housing Units
9,562
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$783,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,302
Median Rent
1972
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94803 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 221 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 252 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 284 |
| 2023 | -3.2% | 275 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 283 |
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 374 business establishments in ZIP 94803, employing approximately 2,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,932,000.
374
Businesses
2,054
Employees
$89.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
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 94803 vs 94564 →
ZIP 94803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94806
San Pablo (94806)
59,861 residents
- 94803
El Sobrante (94803)
24,904 residents
- 94547
Hercules (94547)
24,092 residents
- 94530 23,877
El Cerrito (94530)
23,877 residents
- 94706 19,615
Albany (94706)
19,615 residents
- 94564 18,287
Pinole (94564)
18,287 residents
- 94702 15,979
Berkeley (94702)
15,979 residents
- 94805 13,648
Richmond (94805)
13,648 residents
- 94707 11,710
Berkeley (94707)
11,710 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94803 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94708
Berkeley (94708)
$234,923 median income
- 94707
Berkeley (94707)
$212,776 median income
- 94706
Albany (94706)
$143,398 median income
- 94547
Hercules (94547)
$129,397 median income
- 94530
El Cerrito (94530)
$128,529 median income
- 94564
Pinole (94564)
$127,717 median income
- 94803
El Sobrante (94803)
$118,447 median income
- 94805
Richmond (94805)
$111,152 median income
- 94702
Berkeley (94702)
$99,775 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94803 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94564 | Pinole, CA | 18,287 | 2.2 mi |
| 94530 | El Cerrito, CA | 23,877 | 2.7 mi |
| 94805 | Richmond, CA | 13,648 | 2.4 mi |
| 94707 | Berkeley, CA | 11,710 | 4.2 mi |
| 94547 | Hercules, CA | 24,092 | 3.5 mi |
| 94806 | San Pablo, CA | 59,861 | 3.3 mi |
| 94708 | Berkeley, CA | 10,985 | 4.1 mi |
| 94706 | Albany, CA | 19,615 | 4.9 mi |
| 94850 | Richmond, CA | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| 94702 | Berkeley, CA | 15,979 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94803, 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 (24,904 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 94803 in?
ZIP code 94803 (El Sobrante) 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 94803?
ZIP code 94803 in El Sobrante, CA has a population of 24,904 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94803?
The median household income in ZIP 94803 is $118,447, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94803?
The median home value in ZIP 94803 is $783,900, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94803 is White at 29.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94803?
ZIP code 94803 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 2,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94803 are: Construction (64), Other services (except public administration) (49), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94803?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94803 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 94803?
In ZIP code 94803, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 94803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94803 is 35.4 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 94803?
In ZIP code 94803, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94803 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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