California ZIP Codes & Demographics
2,593 ZIP codes · 58 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.0% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 933,116 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,583,174 (23.3%) |
| Some College | 2,270,022 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 3,714,802 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,134,621 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,325,595 (38.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,369 ▲ 34% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $788,591 ▲ 183% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,042/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,531,691 |
| Vacant Units | 1,097,161 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
California contains 2593 ZIP codes across 58 counties. With an estimated population of 39,241,220 residents and a median age of 38 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.
Economically, California is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $102,369 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
California has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $788,591 — more than double the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $2,041. Homeownership stands at 56.5% statewide.
The population of California is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 39.9%. Residents are broadly well-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
The 2593 ZIP codes across California vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 58 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.
Looking for ZIP code data in California? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 94 | 2,384,216 | $78,114 |
| San Diego | 76 | 1,330,316 | $111,263 |
| San Jose | 58 | 1,014,813 | $150,031 |
| Sacramento | 100 | 846,557 | $86,899 |
| San Francisco | 51 | 836,321 | $144,701 |
| Fresno | 58 | 620,656 | $69,991 |
| Bakersfield | 22 | 589,959 | $75,128 |
| Long Beach | 27 | 468,810 | $88,098 |
| Riverside | 17 | 443,626 | $97,524 |
| Oakland | 26 | 425,492 | $107,807 |
| Stockton | 20 | 388,283 | $74,195 |
| Anaheim | 17 | 361,314 | $100,315 |
| Santa Ana | 11 | 335,987 | $94,268 |
| Irvine | 13 | 308,406 | $132,104 |
| Chula Vista | 8 | 272,064 | $119,826 |
| Modesto | 10 | 268,575 | $77,637 |
| Corona | 7 | 262,651 | $120,680 |
| San Bernardino | 15 | 255,071 | $60,650 |
| Fontana | 5 | 235,632 | $100,708 |
| Fremont | 5 | 228,520 | $187,503 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 508 | 9,841,523 | $96,891 | $933,218 | 7.4% | 49.3% |
| San Diego County | 182 | 3,278,850 | $107,356 | $854,715 | 5.6% | 49.2% |
| Orange County | 146 | 3,174,026 | $123,617 | $1,028,691 | 4.9% | 56.1% |
| Riverside County | 99 | 2,454,198 | $87,682 | $487,323 | 6.7% | 34.8% |
| San Bernardino County | 116 | 2,184,439 | $78,395 | $434,300 | 7.9% | 34.3% |
| Santa Clara County | 109 | 1,890,086 | $165,248 | $1,436,094 | 5.5% | 66.2% |
| Alameda County | 69 | 1,657,522 | $135,472 | $1,114,170 | 5.6% | 61.9% |
| Sacramento County | 132 | 1,585,784 | $92,572 | $550,147 | 6.2% | 42.2% |
| Contra Costa County | 52 | 1,155,748 | $141,029 | $987,912 | 6.6% | 58.1% |
| Fresno County | 98 | 963,818 | $70,580 | $327,735 | 9.3% | 30.4% |
| Kern County | 67 | 911,826 | $61,315 | $259,345 | 9.5% | 29.5% |
| Ventura County | 47 | 842,605 | $113,328 | $806,191 | 4.9% | 47.5% |
| City and County of San Francisco County | 50 | 836,321 | $144,701 | $1,477,972 | 6.7% | 67.0% |
| San Joaquin County | 44 | 786,626 | $93,722 | $530,486 | 7.8% | 33.6% |
| San Mateo County | 38 | 763,188 | $176,525 | $1,551,424 | 4.3% | 63.7% |
| Stanislaus County | 28 | 556,950 | $78,215 | $429,191 | 9.0% | 28.5% |
| Tulare County | 42 | 525,764 | $66,486 | $290,578 | 8.9% | 28.3% |
| Sonoma County | 50 | 486,452 | $109,947 | $860,645 | 4.8% | 49.3% |
| Solano County | 16 | 449,408 | $102,207 | $593,125 | 5.5% | 39.7% |
| Santa Barbara County | 41 | 444,243 | $105,789 | $1,029,919 | 5.9% | 51.2% |
| Monterey County | 35 | 425,557 | $98,816 | $845,651 | 4.0% | 45.9% |
| Placer County | 29 | 415,434 | $114,470 | $711,092 | 3.7% | 55.4% |
| Merced County | 23 | 298,397 | $70,787 | $377,744 | 9.9% | 23.7% |
| San Luis Obispo County | 35 | 281,448 | $91,198 | $772,940 | 5.7% | 43.9% |
| Santa Cruz County | 21 | 272,769 | $119,510 | $921,825 | 5.2% | 58.7% |
| Marin County | 41 | 257,897 | $153,587 | $1,490,876 | 4.2% | 70.3% |
| Yolo County | 21 | 219,609 | $94,771 | $633,907 | 4.4% | 40.0% |
| Butte County | 24 | 209,030 | $72,509 | $365,393 | 12.1% | 30.4% |
| El Dorado County | 30 | 192,322 | $98,751 | $549,660 | 4.0% | 42.0% |
| Shasta County | 33 | 190,426 | $69,839 | $345,466 | 9.8% | 34.7% |
| Imperial County | 18 | 173,680 | $50,239 | $218,915 | 14.7% | 28.2% |
| Kings County | 9 | 151,480 | $61,285 | $251,385 | 8.5% | 18.4% |
| Madera County | 12 | 142,739 | $86,207 | $425,945 | 11.2% | 34.4% |
| Napa County | 12 | 136,369 | $111,527 | $897,844 | 3.7% | 47.9% |
| Humboldt County | 38 | 135,862 | $62,110 | $446,830 | 11.3% | 35.8% |
| Nevada County | 16 | 99,726 | $85,923 | $599,144 | 6.1% | 45.1% |
| Sutter County | 10 | 98,429 | $80,917 | $440,950 | 6.2% | 31.1% |
| Mendocino County | 28 | 90,501 | $62,282 | $585,319 | 8.7% | 44.8% |
| Yuba County | 12 | 82,710 | $63,563 | $395,022 | 4.3% | 31.1% |
| Lake County | 15 | 68,139 | $68,287 | $354,191 | 11.0% | 30.0% |
| San Benito County | 5 | 63,913 | $117,902 | $881,300 | 4.3% | 41.8% |
| Tehama County | 13 | 56,146 | $61,940 | $292,400 | 4.6% | 27.9% |
| Tuolumne County | 15 | 53,291 | $76,184 | $398,333 | 5.5% | 38.8% |
| Calaveras County | 20 | 45,893 | $78,840 | $421,780 | 8.3% | 32.7% |
| Siskiyou County | 22 | 45,278 | $58,140 | $246,095 | 8.8% | 31.5% |
| Amador County | 13 | 41,024 | $103,811 | $437,300 | 4.7% | 46.4% |
| Lassen County | 15 | 31,686 | $65,613 | $264,137 | 11.6% | 27.8% |
| Glenn County | 7 | 29,582 | $73,098 | $410,533 | 9.4% | 27.6% |
| Del Norte County | 6 | 27,240 | $61,461 | $305,160 | 9.0% | 29.0% |
| Colusa County | 7 | 21,941 | $69,555 | $355,783 | 5.9% | 30.3% |
| Inyo County | 12 | 20,190 | $62,633 | $264,700 | 14.8% | 32.6% |
| Plumas County | 16 | 18,139 | $68,956 | $392,190 | 10.5% | 26.6% |
| Mariposa County | 8 | 16,276 | $62,919 | $457,800 | 4.9% | 46.2% |
| Trinity County | 12 | 15,404 | $54,086 | $361,130 | 16.5% | 27.9% |
| Mono County | 7 | 11,621 | $77,425 | $438,083 | 3.2% | 36.4% |
| Modoc County | 10 | 7,495 | $55,345 | $223,757 | 1.7% | 42.1% |
| Sierra County | 7 | 2,521 | $77,645 | $530,750 | 3.5% | 30.2% |
| Alpine County | 2 | 1,679 | $123,125 | $524,750 | 1.4% | 63.6% |