City

Pleasanton, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥79,205Population
💰$187,220Median HH Income▲ 145% above avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$1,455,299Median Home Value▲ 422% above avg
🎓74.8%College Grads▲ 93% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.2%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 41.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White39.2%
Hispanic12.7%
Black1.6%
Asian41.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads74.8% ▲ 93% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma460 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,334 (10.2%)
Some College2,432 (4.6%)
Associates4,989 (9.5%)
Bachelors3,355 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree35,816 (68.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 10.2%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 68.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad10.2%
Some College4.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate68.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
93%

Financials

Median HH Income$187,220 ▲ 145% above avg
Median Home Value$1,455,298 ▲ 422% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,921/mo
Total Housing Units29,194
Vacant Units1,089

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
47%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 79,205 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.68 years.

Economically, Pleasanton is a affluent community. The median household income of $187,220 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasanton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,455,298, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,920 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasanton is highly educated. 74.8% 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 41.2%.

Pleasanton, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pleasanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94566 44,782 $187,721 $1,592,200 $2,639 3.9% 74.2% 71.2%
94588 34,423 $186,569 $1,277,200 $3,287 5.9% 75.5% 62.5%