City

Pleasant Hill, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥34,789Population
💰$142,622Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$1,038,400Median Home Value▲ 272% above avg
🎓64.3%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.1%Hispanic: 15.2%Black: 3.5%Asian: 17.1%Other: 6.7%Race
White56.1%
Hispanic15.2%
Black3.5%
Asian17.1%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads64.3% ▲ 66% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma332 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,198 (13.1%)
Some College1,863 (7.7%)
Associates3,289 (13.5%)
Bachelors2,131 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree13,531 (55.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 13.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 55.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad13.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate55.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,622 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$1,038,400 ▲ 272% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,479/mo
Total Housing Units14,585
Vacant Units768

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Pleasant Hill, CA

Pleasant Hill is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,789 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Pleasant Hill is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,622 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Hill is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,038,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,479 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Hill is highly educated. 64.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (56.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94523 34,789 $142,622 $1,038,400 $2,479 4.4% 64.3% 63.5%

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