🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

94801

Richmond

ZIP Code 94801 is a standard zip code serving Richmond, Richmond, California (CA), in Contra Costa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,395 with a median household income of $40,030. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Contra Costa
City: Richmond
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.940000
Longitude: -122.362000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 11.28 mi²
Water Area: 6.36 mi²
Population Density: 2606.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.017366°N, 37.891137°S, -122.330116°E, -122.435855°W

With 29,395 residents spread across 11.28 square miles, this area has a population density of 2606.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,395

Population

85th percentile

$40,030

Median Income

25th percentile

$166,100

Median Home Value

65th percentile

11.28 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 94801 is $40,030, and the median home value is $166,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

10,221

Total Units

9,034

Occupied Units

88.4%

Occupancy Rate

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