| ZIP Code | 94803 |
|---|---|
| City | El Sobrante |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Area Code | 341/510 |
| Elevation | 157 ft |
| Latitude | 37.95684 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.282358 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.1% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 334 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,917 (20%) |
| Some College | 1,557 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 3,776 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,955 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,046 (41.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,075 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $729,000 ▲ 161% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,295/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,038 |
| Vacant Units | 538 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,038 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 538 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 94803 is located in El Sobrante, California, within Contra Costa County. With a population of 27,588, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 94803 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,075 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 94803 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $729,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,295 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 94803 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 30.0%. Residents are well-educated — 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 94803 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 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 94803 in El Sobrante, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,588 residents, a median household income of $116,075, and a median home value of $729,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.