94516 ZIP Code — Canyon, CA

Contra Costa County, California

ZIP code 94516 is located in Canyon, California, within Contra Costa County. It covers approximately 3.61 square miles and serves a population of 212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 925.

About ZIP code 94516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $682,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94516 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

212

population

3.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canyon	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	212
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	3.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8329
Longitude	-122.1891
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	925

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.4%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	29.1%	20.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

212

Population

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

Median household income

$53,549

Per capita income

$682,100

Median home value

$1,163

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

64.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	30	14.2%
18 and over	182	85.8%
65 and over	73	34.4%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.3%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	177	75.3%
Two or more races	28	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.4%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	29.1%	20.4%	13.3%

Under $10k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 2.7%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 36.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	2.7%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	36.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 68.4%

$1M+ 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$682,100
Median rent / month	$1,163
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	54.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.1%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.1%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	62.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	71.6%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	73.0%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	18	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1	1.4%
Households with children under 18	24	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	62.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.3%	3.8%
Married	73.6%	91.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.6%
Divorced	15.1%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 14.4%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 38.7%

Graduate / professional 26.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	64.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	40.0%
High school	5	50.0%
College / grad school	1	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.0%

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Information 19.0%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Professional & management 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Retail trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.0%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	7.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	1.9%
Self-employed	18.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.2%
Retirement income	58.1%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.3%
High blood pressure	23.5%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	6.6%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	19.8%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.4%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	11.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.8%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	7.9%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	4.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.9%
Visited dentist	79.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	4.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	188	88.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	208	98.1%
Born in same state	195	92.0%
Born in different state	106	50.0%
Foreign born	13	6.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.9%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	31.1%
French	44	20.8%
English	4	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1.4%
Polish	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	85.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94516

What city is ZIP code 94516 in?

ZIP code 94516 is primarily assigned to Canyon, California.

What county is ZIP code 94516 in?

ZIP code 94516 falls within Contra Costa County, California.

Does ZIP code 94516 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 94516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 94516 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 94516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94516?

65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94516?

The median home value in ZIP code 94516 is $682,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 94516 in?

ZIP code 94516 observes the PST timezone.