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 High-density area
- $91,037
- Median income Above-median income area
- $631,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94804 (Richmond, CA) fell -2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.8 in 2023 to 324.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94804 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, with 38,559 residents across 16.0 square miles, a density of 2,406 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94804 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,037 (10% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,257. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $631,900 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,826; owner occupancy is 53.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Contra Costa County, so 94804 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 94804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94804.
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 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 94804, Richmond, 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
38,559
Population
16.0
Area (sq mi)
2,406
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94804?
36.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
32.8%
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?
$91,037
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$42,257
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94804 ranks nationally
Richmond, CA 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
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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
16,962housing units
16,962
Total Housing Units
16,250
Occupied Units
712
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$631,900
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,826
Median Rent
1959
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
-2.7%
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.
- 94806
San Pablo (94806)
59,861 residents
- 94804
Richmond (94804)
38,559 residents
- 94801
Richmond (94801)
29,395 residents
- 94803
El Sobrante (94803)
24,904 residents
- 94530 23,877
El Cerrito (94530)
23,877 residents
- 94706 19,615
Albany (94706)
19,615 residents
- 94805 13,648
Richmond (94805)
13,648 residents
- 94707 11,710
Berkeley (94707)
11,710 residents
- 94708 10,985
Berkeley (94708)
10,985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94804 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94804 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
- 94530
El Cerrito (94530)
$128,529 median income
- 94803
El Sobrante (94803)
$118,447 median income
- 94805
Richmond (94805)
$111,152 median income
- 94710
Berkeley (94710)
$102,227 median income
- 94804 $91,037
Richmond (94804)
$91,037 median income
- 94806 $86,034
San Pablo (94806)
$86,034 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94804, 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 (38,559 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 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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