City

Richmond, CA

7 ZIP codes  ·  Contra Costa County  ·  California

👥93,599Population
💰$87,168Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$629,033Median Home Value▲ 126% above avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.7%Hispanic: 51.8%Black: 14.8%Asian: 9.8%Other: 4.6%Race
White17.7%
Hispanic51.8%
Black14.8%
Asian9.8%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma3,482 (6.6%)
HS Graduate13,765 (26.1%)
Some College5,563 (10.6%)
Associates7,689 (14.6%)
Bachelors4,212 (8%)
Graduate Degree17,981 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51%Renter: 49%Tenure
Owner51.0%
Renter49.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
73%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,168 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$629,033 ▲ 126% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,821/mo
Total Housing Units33,747
Vacant Units1,519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Richmond, CA

Richmond is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 93,599 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.46 years.

Economically, Richmond is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,167 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Richmond is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $629,033, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,820 per month.

The population of Richmond is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (51.75%).

Richmond, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Richmond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94801 33,564 $75,786 $593,500 $1,608 6.3% 30.7% 46.5%
94804 44,679 $86,430 $618,000 $1,825 6.6% 44.5% 48.6%
94805 15,356 $114,191 $738,800 $2,272 7.0% 55.1% 67.6%