94563 ZIP Code — Orinda, CA

Contra Costa County, California

ZIP code 94563 is located in Orinda, California, within Contra Costa County. It covers approximately 20.52 square miles and serves a population of 19,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 925.

About ZIP code 94563

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,739,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($250,001) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94563 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,416

population

20.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orinda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

94611 Oakland (2.4 mi) 94705 Berkeley (2.8 mi) 94618 Oakland (2.9 mi) 94704 Berkeley (3 mi) 94720 Berkeley (3.6 mi) 94575 Moraga (3.9 mi) 94602 Oakland (4.1 mi) 94709 Berkeley (4.2 mi) 94610 Oakland (4.4 mi) 94609 Oakland (4.4 mi) 94703 Berkeley (4.6 mi) 94708 Berkeley (4.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	19,416
Population density	946 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	20.52 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.8633
Longitude	-122.1909
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	925

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.3%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	56.3%	20.4%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

19,416

Population

946

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$141,795

Per capita income

$1,739,600

Median home value

$2,393

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

7,220

Housing units

86.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

455

Under 5

462

599

5–9

610

757

10–14

771

712

15–19

725

230

20–24

234

334

25–34

339

1,125

35–44

1,145

1,699

45–54

1,728

864

55–59

879

630

60–64

641

1,078

65–74

1,097

783

75–84

796

358

85+

365

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,760	24.5%
18 and over	14,656	75.5%
65 and over	4,477	23.1%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68%

Asian 14.2%

Two or more races 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	13,810	68%
Asian	2,891	14.2%
Two or more races	2,466	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	882	4.3%
Other race	169	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.2%
Black or African American	38	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.3%	23.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	8.1%	25.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	31.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	56.3%	20.4%	13.3%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 1.5%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 61.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	1.5%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	61.0%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k–$300k 0.2%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 90.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,739,600
Median rent / month	$2,393
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	95.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	34.4%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	7.0%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	39.6%
5+ bedrooms	16.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.7%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,042	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	348	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	816	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,241	16.7%
Households with children under 18	2,757	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,155	42.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	20.7%
Married	66.5%	62.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.7%
Widowed	3.6%	9.2%
Divorced	5.8%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 3.4%

Some college, no degree 5.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 39.2%

Graduate / professional 47.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	86.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	446	8.4%
Kindergarten	406	7.7%
Elementary school	2,080	39.3%
High school	1,450	27.4%
College / grad school	906	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 31.3%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Retail trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.3%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	15.3%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	29.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.4%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 5.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.2%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	12.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.6%
Depression	14.7%
Fair or poor health	8.4%
Poor mental health	9.9%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	4.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	80.5%
Cholesterol screening	95.9%
Teeth loss	4.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	591	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.3%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,499	95.3%
Spanish	788	4.3%
Other Indo-European	226	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	194	1.0%
Other languages	368	2.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,835	81.6%
Born in same state	15,550	80.1%
Born in different state	9,902	51.0%
Foreign born	285	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	3,581	18.4%
Not a US citizen	2,792	78.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,192	16.4%
French	2,864	14.8%
Arab	310	1.6%
Polish	302	1.6%
English	268	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	216	1.1%
Irish	146	0.8%
Norwegian	73	0.4%
German	29	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94563

What city is ZIP code 94563 in?

ZIP code 94563 is primarily assigned to Orinda, California.

What county is ZIP code 94563 in?

ZIP code 94563 falls within Contra Costa County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94563?

86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 94563 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 94563 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 94563 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 94563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94563?

The median household income in ZIP code 94563 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 94563 in?

ZIP code 94563 observes the PST timezone.