Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 75.9% ▲ 96% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 427 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,801 (8.7%) |
| Some College | 3,288 (5%) |
| Associates | 6,462 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,316 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 46,005 (69.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $146,165 ▲ 92% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,114,127 ▲ 300% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,682/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 43,074 |
| Vacant Units | 1,708 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Walnut Creek is a city in California, located in Contra Costa County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 91,171 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.
Economically, Walnut Creek is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $146,165 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Walnut Creek is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,114,127, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,681 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Walnut Creek is highly educated. 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (62.39%).
Walnut Creek, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94595 | 17,051 | $98,108 | $816,600 | $2,677 | 5.1% | 74.5% | 81.6% |
| 94596 | 23,592 | $137,660 | $1,245,000 | $2,471 | 5.4% | 75.8% | 44.9% |
| 94597 | 24,235 | $142,685 | $986,700 | $2,557 | 6.2% | 71.4% | 46.4% |
| 94598 | 26,293 | $188,170 | $1,307,100 | $2,989 | 3.7% | 81.2% | 76.1% |