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Richmond, CA · standard

ZIP Code 94805

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

13,648
2,657/sq mi
$111,152
Median income
$791,900
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
2,657
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 94805 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, home to 13,648 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 2,657 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 94805 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,152 (9% above the California average), while per-capita income is $53,972. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $791,900 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $2,298 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 94805, plus 6 more within Contra Costa County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 94805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94805.

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 94805, 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

13,648

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

2,657

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 94805?

43.0

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

31.9%

Foreign-Born

White 36.2%
African American 11.4%
Asian 17.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%

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?

$111,152

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$53,972

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 94805 ranks nationally

Richmond, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,152 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,908

Total Housing Units

5,493

Occupied Units

415

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$791,900

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$2,298

Median Rent

1951

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 94805 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 253
2021 +12.8% 285
2022 +8.5% 309
2023 -2.5% 301
2024 +1.4% 306

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 94805, employing approximately 1,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,959,000.

235

Businesses

1,669

Employees

$68.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 37 15.7%
Retail trade 36 15.3%
Construction 29 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 27 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 22 9.4%
Finance and insurance 14 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.1%
Educational services 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.0%
Information 4 1.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%

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 94805 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 94805 ranks #8 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 94805 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 94805 ranks #6 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
94804 Richmond, CA 38,559 1.8 mi
94850 Richmond, CA 0 2.8 mi
94530 El Cerrito, CA 23,877 2.0 mi
94806 San Pablo, CA 59,861 2.7 mi
94803 El Sobrante, CA 24,904 2.4 mi
94801 Richmond, CA 29,395 3.2 mi
94706 Albany, CA 19,615 4.0 mi
94707 Berkeley, CA 11,710 3.9 mi
94564 Pinole, CA 18,287 4.1 mi
94710 Berkeley, CA 6,948 5.3 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 Richmond, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 94805 in? ▼
ZIP code 94805 (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 94805? ▼
ZIP code 94805 in Richmond, CA has a population of 13,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94805? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 94805 is $111,152, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94805? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 94805 is $791,900, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94805? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 94805 is White at 36.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94805? ▼
ZIP code 94805 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 1,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94805? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94805 are: Other services (except public administration) (37), Retail trade (36), Construction (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94805? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94805 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 94805? ▼
In ZIP code 94805, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 94805? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94805 is 32.4 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 94805? ▼
In ZIP code 94805, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94805? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94805 is 5.3% 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.