City

El Sobrante, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥27,588Population
💰$116,075Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$729,000Median Home Value▲ 161% above avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.4%Hispanic: 30%Black: 12%Asian: 23.3%Other: 6.4%Race
White27.4%
Hispanic30.0%
Black12.0%
Asian23.3%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma334 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,917 (20%)
Some College1,557 (7.9%)
Associates3,776 (19.3%)
Bachelors1,955 (10%)
Graduate Degree8,046 (41.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 41.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College7.9%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate41.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
85%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,075 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$729,000 ▲ 161% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,295/mo
Total Housing Units10,038
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About El Sobrante, CA

El Sobrante is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 27,588 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, El Sobrante is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,075 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in El Sobrante is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $729,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,295 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Sobrante is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 30.0%.

El Sobrante, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in El Sobrante
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94803 27,588 $116,075 $729,000 $2,295 5.4% 51.1% 72.0%