City

Alamo, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥14,546Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓81.9%College Grads▲ 111% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 10.7%Other: 6%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black0.6%
Asian10.7%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads81.9% ▲ 111% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.1%)
HS Graduate710 (6.9%)
Some College433 (4.2%)
Associates692 (6.8%)
Bachelors581 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree7,787 (76.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 6.9%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 76.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad6.9%
Some College4.2%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate76.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.6%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units5,392
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
69%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Alamo, CA

Alamo is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,546 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Alamo is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alamo is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alamo is highly educated. 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (74.87%).

Alamo, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Alamo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94507 14,546 $250,001 $2,000,000+ $3,501 3.3% 81.9% 92.4%