City

Martinez, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥48,600Population
💰$121,023Median HH Income▲ 59% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$781,400Median Home Value▲ 180% above avg
🎓52.9%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 18.6%Black: 3%Asian: 10.4%Other: 8.4%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic18.6%
Black3.0%
Asian10.4%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads52.9% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma358 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,440 (19.1%)
Some College3,529 (10.5%)
Associates5,560 (16.5%)
Bachelors3,635 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree14,202 (42.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 42.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College10.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate42.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$121,023 ▲ 59% above avg
Median Home Value$781,400 ▲ 180% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,247/mo
Total Housing Units19,626
Vacant Units492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Martinez, CA

Martinez is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,600 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Martinez is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $121,023 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Martinez is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $781,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,247 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martinez is well-educated. 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (59.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Martinez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94553 48,600 $121,023 $781,400 $2,247 5.2% 52.9% 71.8%