City

Bethel Island, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥2,144Population
💰$78,393Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$549,500Median Home Value▲ 97% above avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊31.1%Unemployment▲ 535% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.3%Hispanic: 25.4%Asian: 5.6%Race
White67.3%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian5.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment31.1% ▲ 535% above avg
No HS Diploma208 (12.9%)
HS Graduate449 (27.8%)
Some College159 (9.9%)
Associates312 (19.3%)
Bachelors123 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree362 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 12.9%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS12.9%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College9.9%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
12%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,393 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$549,500 ▲ 97% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,390/mo
Total Housing Units1,072
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
57%
About Bethel Island, CA

Bethel Island is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,144 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Bethel Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,393 is near the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 31.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel Island is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $549,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,390 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel Island is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94511 2,144 $78,393 $549,500 $1,390 31.1% 30.1% 71.8%