State

California ZIP Codes & Demographics

2,593 ZIP codes  ·  58 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥39,241,220Total Population
💰$102,369Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$788,591Median Home Value▲ 183% above avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.6%Hispanic: 39.9%Black: 5.4%Asian: 15.1%Other: 4.1%Race
White34.6%
Hispanic39.9%
Black5.4%
Asian15.1%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma933,116 (3.9%)
HS Graduate5,583,174 (23.3%)
Some College2,270,022 (9.5%)
Associates3,714,802 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,134,621 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree9,325,595 (38.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 38.9%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate38.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,369 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$788,591 ▲ 183% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,042/mo
Total Housing Units14,531,691
Vacant Units1,097,161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About California ZIP Codes

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.

Largest Cities in California
CityZIPsPopulationAvg 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
Counties in California
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.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%