ZIP Code 94523: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 34,592 Household income: $142,586 Rent: $2,501

Overview

Total population
34,592
Rent
$2,501
Year built
1972
Household income
$142,586
Per capita income
$65,935
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Contra Costa County
City
Pleasant Hill
Total population
34,592
Adults over 25
24,883
Total households
13,452
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$142,586
Per capita income
$65,935
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
55.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,501
Year built
1972
Households that rent
37.7%
Households that own
62.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
58.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian
16.9%
Two or more races
15.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino
85.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
12,936 (73.7%)
Commute time to work
30 mins
Work from home
4,615 (26.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
21.5%
High school graduate or GED
14%
Some college or associate degree
9.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
55.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 94523 with: Contra Costa County, CA San Francisco metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 94523

Total population34,592
Rent$2,501
Year built1972
Household income$142,586
Per capita income$65,935
Poverty rate7.4%
Unemployment rateN/A

Contra Costa County, CA

Total population1,165,012
Rent$2,375
Year built1978
Household income$127,229
Per capita income$62,927
Poverty rate8.4%
Unemployment rate4.4%

San Francisco Metro Area, CA

Total population4,645,029
Rent$2,474
Year built1968
Household income$136,027
Per capita income$74,352
Poverty rate8.9%
Unemployment rate4.2%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP94523 CountyContra Costa, CAMetro AreaSan Francisco metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population34,5921,165,0124,645,02939,287,377334,922,499
Rent$2,501$2,375$2,474$2,036$1,413
Year built19721978196819761980
Household income$142,586$127,229$136,027$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$65,935$62,927$74,352$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate7.4%8.4%8.9%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.4%4.2%5.3%4%

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Summary for 94523

Rent & Income

In 94523, the typical monthly rent is $2,501 and the typical household income is $142,586. Rent here is higher than California, and household income is higher than California. The estimated poverty rate is 7.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 37.7% of households. About 55.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 55.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 94523 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 94523 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 94523 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,501 479 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $142,586 80 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 7.4% 147 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 94523

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 479th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. At the state level, values extend from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 94523 holds the 80th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 94523 ranks 147th out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 94523 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,501 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 94523

Annual Household Income: $142,586

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 94523

Estimated Rate: 7.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 94523

In ZIP Code 94523, households that rent: 5,069 (37.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,069 37.7%
Owner-Occupied 8,383 62.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 94523

In ZIP Code 94523, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,810 (55.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,810 55.4%
Other renter households 2,259 44.6%
Total renter households 5,069 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 94523

Less than High School: 5,340 people (21.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,479 people (14%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,359 people (9.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,705 people (55.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,883

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.