| ZIP Code | 94801 |
|---|---|
| City | Richmond |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 37.949245 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.397198 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.19 |
| Below Poverty | 16.1% ▲ 61% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.7% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,502 (9.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,461 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 1,899 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 2,638 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,173 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,909 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,786 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $593,500 ▲ 113% above avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,608/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,012 |
| Vacant Units | 591 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,012 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 591 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.19 |
ZIP code 94801 is located in Richmond, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 33,564, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 94801 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,786 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94801 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $593,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,608 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.5%) and renters (53.5%). Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 94801 is majority Hispanic (66.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.1%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94801 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 94801 in Richmond, CA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 33,564 residents, a median household income of $75,786, and a median home value of $593,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.