| ZIP Code | 94523 |
|---|---|
| City | Pleasant Hill |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 925 |
| Elevation | 68 ft |
| Latitude | 37.954163 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.075772 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.3% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 332 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,198 (13.1%) |
| Some College | 1,863 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 3,289 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,131 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,531 (55.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $142,622 ▲ 87% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,038,400 ▲ 272% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,479/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,585 |
| Vacant Units | 768 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,585 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 768 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 94523 is located in Pleasant Hill, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 34,789, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 94523 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $142,622 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94523 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,038,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,479 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 94523 is majority White (56.11%). Residents are highly educated — 64.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94523 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 94523 in Pleasant Hill, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,789 residents, a median household income of $142,622, and a median home value of $1,038,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.