| ZIP Code | 94530 |
|---|---|
| City | El Cerrito |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 759 ft |
| Latitude | 37.920742 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.300635 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.8% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 314 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,311 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 889 (4.8%) |
| Associates | 1,893 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,150 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,969 (64.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,731 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,097,300 ▲ 294% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,434/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,404 |
| Vacant Units | 481 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,404 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 481 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 94530 is located in El Cerrito, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 26,229, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 94530 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,731 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94530 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,097,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,434 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.8%) and renters (42.2%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 94530 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.8%. Residents are highly educated — 70.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94530 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 94530 in El Cerrito, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 26,229 residents, a median household income of $127,731, and a median home value of $1,097,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.