City

Hercules, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥26,245Population
💰$130,583Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$741,200Median Home Value▲ 166% above avg
🎓58.4%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.4%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 18.4%Asian: 43.6%Other: 6.6%Race
White15.4%
Hispanic14.8%
Black18.4%
Asian43.6%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads58.4% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma477 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,810 (15.1%)
Some College1,192 (6.4%)
Associates3,257 (17.5%)
Bachelors2,156 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree8,680 (46.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 15.1%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad15.1%
Some College6.4%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,583 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$741,200 ▲ 166% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,003/mo
Total Housing Units9,615
Vacant Units296

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
10%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Hercules, CA

Hercules is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,245 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Hercules is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,583 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hercules is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $741,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,003 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hercules is well-educated. 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 43.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hercules
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94547 26,245 $130,583 $741,200 $3,003 4.7% 58.4% 81.1%