Richmond, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94804

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

38,559
2,406/sq mi
$91,037
Median income
$631,900
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,406
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.0 square miles in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California. The area is home to 38,559 residents, producing a population density of 2,406 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 94804 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 94804 sits at $91,037 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $42,257. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $631,900 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,826 per month, and 53.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 94804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Contra Costa County, so you can benchmark 94804 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 94804

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94804.

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 94804, Richmond, 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

38,559

Population

16.0

Area (sq mi)

2,406

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94804?

36.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

32.8%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 17.3%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%

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?

$91,037

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$42,257

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94804 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,037 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,962

Total Housing Units

16,250

Occupied Units

712

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.6%
Renter 46.4%

$631,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,826

Median Rent

1959

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

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

325

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+225%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94804 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 274
2021 +10.3% 302
2022 +12.2% 339
2023 -1.6% 334
2024 -2.7% 325

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 795 business establishments in ZIP 94804, employing approximately 13,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,078,477,000.

795

Businesses

13,241

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 13.8%
Retail trade 84 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 74 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 73 9.2%
Manufacturing 66 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 64 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 7.8%
Wholesale trade 57 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 49 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.8%
Educational services 12 1.5%
Finance and insurance 11 1.4%
Information 9 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 94804 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 94804 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 94804 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 94804 ranks #8 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
94805 Richmond, CA 13,648 1.8 mi
94850 Richmond, CA 0 1.8 mi
94530 El Cerrito, CA 23,877 2.4 mi
94806 San Pablo, CA 59,861 4.1 mi
94801 Richmond, CA 29,395 2.9 mi
94706 Albany, CA 19,615 3.3 mi
94707 Berkeley, CA 11,710 3.7 mi
94710 Berkeley, CA 6,948 4.3 mi
94803 El Sobrante, CA 24,904 4.1 mi
94708 Berkeley, CA 10,985 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94804 in?
ZIP code 94804 (Richmond) 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 94804?
ZIP code 94804 in Richmond, CA has a population of 38,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94804?
The median household income in ZIP 94804 is $91,037, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94804?
The median home value in ZIP 94804 is $631,900, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94804 is White at 22.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94804?
ZIP code 94804 has 795 business establishments employing approximately 13,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94804?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94804 are: Construction (110), Retail trade (84), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94804?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94804 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 94804?
In ZIP code 94804, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 94804?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94804 is 31.9 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 94804?
In ZIP code 94804, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94804 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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