City

Discovery Bay, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥15,316Population
💰$154,063Median HH Income▲ 102% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$787,500Median Home Value▲ 182% above avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.9%Hispanic: 18%Black: 5.7%Asian: 5.1%Other: 6.4%Race
White61.9%
Hispanic18.0%
Black5.7%
Asian5.1%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,426 (23.5%)
Some College1,065 (10.3%)
Associates1,992 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,435 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree3,403 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,063 ▲ 102% above avg
Median Home Value$787,500 ▲ 182% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,894/mo
Total Housing Units6,136
Vacant Units614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Discovery Bay, CA

Discovery Bay is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,316 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Discovery Bay is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,063 is more than double the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Discovery Bay is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $787,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,894 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Discovery Bay is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (61.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Discovery Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94505 15,316 $154,063 $787,500 $2,894 8.1% 46.8% 88.7%