| ZIP Code | 94561 |
|---|---|
| City | Oakley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 925 |
| Latitude | 37.993485 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.691219 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.25 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 503 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,078 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 3,698 (13%) |
| Associates | 5,092 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,358 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,766 (23.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,859 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $632,100 ▲ 127% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,982/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,251 |
| Vacant Units | 348 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,251 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 348 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
ZIP code 94561 is located in Oakley, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 45,386, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 94561 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,859 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94561 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $632,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,982 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 94561 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94561 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 94561 in Oakley, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,386 residents, a median household income of $130,859, and a median home value of $632,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.