94506 ZIP Code — Danville, CA

Contra Costa County, California

ZIP code 94506 is located in Danville, California, within Contra Costa County. It covers approximately 18.66 square miles and serves a population of 26,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 925.

About ZIP code 94506

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,641,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($246,132) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94506 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

26,947

population

18.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94506 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94506

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danville	Acceptable
Danville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94582 San Ramon (3.2 mi) 94526 Danville (4.7 mi) 94507 Alamo (5.2 mi) 94583 San Ramon (5.7 mi) 94517 Clayton (6.2 mi) 94568 Dublin (6.5 mi) 94598 Walnut Creek (7.6 mi) 94588 Pleasanton (8.3 mi) 94551 Livermore (8.6 mi) 94596 Walnut Creek (8.8 mi) 94552 Castro Valley (8.8 mi) 94595 Walnut Creek (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,947
Population density	1,444 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	18.66 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.8101
Longitude	-121.9110
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	12.0%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	50.1%	20.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

26,947

Population

1,444

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$246,132

Median household income

$114,027

Per capita income

$1,641,900

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

8,270

Housing units

74.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

556

Under 5

570

677

5–9

693

1,290

10–14

1,322

1,080

15–19

1,107

467

20–24

479

752

25–34

771

1,568

35–44

1,607

2,366

45–54

2,425

1,000

55–59

1,025

944

60–64

968

1,591

65–74

1,630

779

75–84

799

238

85+

243

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,616	24.6%
18 and over	20,331	75.4%
65 and over	5,280	19.6%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.8%

Asian 30.5%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 3.2%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	14,866	52.8%
Asian	8,572	30.5%
Two or more races	2,131	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,203	4.3%
Black or African American	889	3.2%
Other race	475	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.0%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	50.1%	20.4%	13.3%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 57.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	57.4%
Median income	$246,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 10.8%

$1M+ 87.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,641,900
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	1.3%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	40.6%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	18.8%
4 bedrooms	45.8%
5+ bedrooms	25.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.5%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Solar	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,111	77.2%
Cohabiting couple	396	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	418	4.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,286	14.0%
Households with children under 18	3,936	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,412	37.0%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	16.1%
Married	68.6%	69.3%
Separated	0.2%	1.0%
Widowed	1.1%	7.4%
Divorced	4.9%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 7.4%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 42.8%

Graduate / professional 31.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	74.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	296	4.0%
Kindergarten	212	2.8%
Elementary school	3,461	46.3%
High school	2,077	27.8%
College / grad school	1,432	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.3%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Retail trade 9.0%

Information 5.5%

Construction 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.9%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	4.9%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	34.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.8

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.4%
High blood pressure	24.7%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.1%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	13.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	6.9%
No health insurance	5.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	78.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	4.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	833	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.5%
Public insurance	22.6%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,821	95.8%
Spanish	1,710	6.6%
Other Indo-European	70	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	383	1.5%
Other languages	1,247	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,373	71.9%
Born in same state	18,906	70.2%
Born in different state	13,119	48.7%
Foreign born	467	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	7,574	28.1%
Not a US citizen	5,653	74.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,557	9.5%
French	2,049	7.6%
Polish	506	1.9%
Arab	466	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	268	1%
English	183	0.7%
Dutch	133	0.5%
German	94	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94506

What city is ZIP code 94506 in?

ZIP code 94506 is primarily assigned to Danville, California.

What county is ZIP code 94506 in?

ZIP code 94506 falls within Contra Costa County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94506?

74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 94506 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 94506 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94506?

The median household income in ZIP code 94506 is $246,132, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94506?

The median home value in ZIP code 94506 is $1,641,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 94506 in?

ZIP code 94506 observes the PST timezone.