PlainZIP

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
$118,447
Median income
$783,900
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $52,959. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $783,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $2,302 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units 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. To put 94803 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Contra Costa 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 94803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Sobrante, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94803.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 94803?

42.3

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

31.3%

Foreign-Born

White 29.3%
African American 13.5%
Asian 23.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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

$52,959

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94803 ranks nationally

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

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

$118,447 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,127

Total Housing Units

9,562

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$783,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$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

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ZIP 94803 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 94803 ranks #2 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 94803 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 94803 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Contra Costa County

94565 standard
Pittsburg, CA
Pop: 84,641
94509 standard
Antioch, CA
Pop: 62,439
94806 standard
San Pablo, CA
Pop: 59,861
94513 standard
Brentwood, CA
Pop: 54,605
94553 standard
Martinez, CA
Pop: 47,065
94521 standard
Concord, CA
Pop: 41,249

Related Areas

Contra Costa County El Sobrante, CA California

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.

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