City

Orinda, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥19,409Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$1,810,100Median Home Value▲ 549% above avg
🎓87.6%College Grads▲ 126% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.6%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 15.6%Other: 9.6%Race
White67.6%
Hispanic6.3%
Black0.4%
Asian15.6%
Other9.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads87.6% ▲ 126% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma160 (1.3%)
HS Graduate531 (4.3%)
Some College187 (1.5%)
Associates657 (5.3%)
Bachelors429 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree10,416 (84.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 4.3%Some College: 1.5%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 84.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad4.3%
Some College1.5%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate84.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,810,100 ▲ 549% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,407/mo
Total Housing Units7,547
Vacant Units198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
61%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Orinda, CA

Orinda is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,409 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Orinda is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orinda is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,810,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,407 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orinda is highly educated. 87.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (67.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orinda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94563 19,409 $250,001 $1,810,100 $2,407 3.0% 87.6% 92.1%