| ZIP Code | 94505 |
|---|---|
| City | Discovery Bay |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 925 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 37.871268 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.596984 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 66% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,426 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 1,065 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 1,992 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,435 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,403 (32.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $154,063 ▲ 102% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $787,500 ▲ 182% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,894/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,136 |
| Vacant Units | 614 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,136 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 614 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 94505 is located in Discovery Bay, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 15,316, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 94505 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $154,063 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94505 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $787,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,894 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 94505 is majority White (61.92%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94505 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 94505 in Discovery Bay, CA is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,316 residents, a median household income of $154,063, and a median home value of $787,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.