San Pablo, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94806
Contra Costa County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,861
- 2,773/sq mi High-density area
- $86,034
- Median income Above-median income area
- $607,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
San Pablo pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,773
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94806 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 94806 (San Pablo, CA) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.7 in 2023 to 304.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94806 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California, with 59,861 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 2,773 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94806 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,034 (15% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,746. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $607,800 (21% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,162; owner occupancy is 49.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Contra Costa County, so 94806 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 94806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Pablo, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94806.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
78 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 94806, San Pablo, 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
59,861
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
2,773
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94806?
36.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
38.6%
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?
$86,034
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$36,746
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94806 ranks nationally
San Pablo, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,034 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
21,101housing units
21,101
Total Housing Units
20,538
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$607,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,162
Median Rent
1970
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
304
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+204%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94806 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 252 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 287 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 316 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 317 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 304 |
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 807 business establishments in ZIP 94806, employing approximately 11,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,934,000.
807
Businesses
11,191
Employees
$575.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 109 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 74 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 94806 vs 94805 →
ZIP 94806 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
- 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
- 94805 13,648
Richmond (94805)
13,648 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94806 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 94572
Rodeo (94572)
$91,484 median income
- 94804
Richmond (94804)
$91,037 median income
- 94806
San Pablo (94806)
$86,034 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94806 ranks #9 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 | 2.7 mi |
| 94804 | Richmond, CA | 38,559 | 4.1 mi |
| 94564 | Pinole, CA | 18,287 | 3.2 mi |
| 94801 | Richmond, CA | 29,395 | 3.2 mi |
| 94803 | El Sobrante, CA | 24,904 | 3.3 mi |
| 94850 | Richmond, CA | 0 | 5.5 mi |
| 94530 | El Cerrito, CA | 23,877 | 4.6 mi |
| 94547 | Hercules, CA | 24,092 | 4.5 mi |
| 94706 | Albany, CA | 19,615 | 6.6 mi |
| 94572 | Rodeo, CA | 8,684 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94806, 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 (59,861 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 94806 in?
ZIP code 94806 (San Pablo) 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 94806?
ZIP code 94806 in San Pablo, CA has a population of 59,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94806?
The median household income in ZIP 94806 is $86,034, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94806?
The median home value in ZIP 94806 is $607,800, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94806 is Two or More Ethnicities at 18.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94806?
ZIP code 94806 has 807 business establishments employing approximately 11,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94806 are: Health care and social assistance (112), Construction (109), Retail trade (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94806?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94806 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 94806?
In ZIP code 94806, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 94806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94806 is 33.9 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 94806?
In ZIP code 94806, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94806 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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