US ZIP Code
94516

Canyon, CA

Contra Costa County  ·  California

● Active
👥 208 Population ↑ 102% since 2019
🎂 55.8 Median Age
🏠 $786,800 Median Home Value
▲ 182% above avg
🎓 75.3% College Grads
▲ 94% above avg
📊 1.0% Unemployment
▼ 80% below avg ↓ 82% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code94516
CityCanyon
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyContra Costa County
Area Code925
Elevation1,081 ft
Latitude37.827495
Longitude-122.1663
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06013
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.0% (104) Female 50.0% (104) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 1%Other: 11.1%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Other11.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg Household Size2.85
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads75.3% ▲ 94% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate24 (15.2%)
Some College1 (0.6%)
Associates14 (8.9%)
Bachelors1 (0.6%)
Graduate Degree118 (74.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 0.6%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 0.6%Graduate: 74.7%Edu
HS Grad15.2%
Some College0.6%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors0.6%
Graduate74.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

$300k–500k
2%
Over $500k
98%

Financials

Median Home Value$786,800 ▲ 182% above avg
Median Rent$1,250/mo ↑ 94% since 2019
Total Units76
Vacant Units3
Avg HH Size2.85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$50k–75k
4%
$75k–100k
19%
$100k–150k
27%
$150k–200k
1%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
74%

Summary

Total Units76
Vacant3
Owner Occupied72.6%
Renter Occupied27.4%
Avg HH Size2.85
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 94516 is in Canyon, CA, in Contra Costa County.
ZIP code 94516 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 94516 is in Contra Costa County, CA.
ZIP 94516 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 94516 is 208 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 94516 is $786,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 94516

ZIP code 94516 is located in Canyon, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 208, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.8 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 94516 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $786,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,250 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 94516 is primarily White (85.58%). Residents are highly educated — 75.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%.

The unemployment rate in 94516 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.

Overall, ZIP code 94516 in Canyon, CA is characterized as highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.