City

Moraga, CA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥16,927Population
💰$199,300Median HH Income▲ 161% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$1,594,100Median Home Value▲ 472% above avg
🎓84.0%College Grads▲ 117% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 21.4%Other: 6.7%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic9.3%
Black0.7%
Asian21.4%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
16%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-3.41
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads84.0% ▲ 117% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate509 (5.1%)
Some College201 (2%)
Associates725 (7.3%)
Bachelors590 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree7,941 (79.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 5.1%Some College: 2%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 79.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad5.1%
Some College2.0%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate79.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

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

Financials

Median HH Income$199,300 ▲ 161% above avg
Median Home Value$1,594,100 ▲ 472% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,119/mo
Total Housing Units5,830
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
50%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
49%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Moraga, CA

Moraga is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,927 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.11 years.

Economically, Moraga is a affluent community. The median household income of $199,300 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Moraga is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,594,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,119 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moraga is highly educated. 84.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (61.08%).

Moraga, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Moraga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94556 15,922 $199,300 $1,594,100 $3,119 5.7% 85.8% 84.5%