| ZIP Code | 94520 |
|---|---|
| City | Concord |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 925 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 37.993028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.035251 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.1% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,259 (5.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,636 (26%) |
| Some College | 2,127 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 3,524 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,785 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,336 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,790 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $572,400 ▲ 105% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,118/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,661 |
| Vacant Units | 374 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,661 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 374 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 62.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 94520 is located in Concord, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 36,767, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 94520 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,790 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94520 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $572,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,118 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 62.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 94520 is majority Hispanic (51.37%). Residents are well-educated — 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94520 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 94520 in Concord, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 36,767 residents, a median household income of $79,790, and a median home value of $572,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.