94804 ZIP Code — Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County, California
ZIP code 94804 is located in Richmond, California, within Contra Costa County. It covers approximately 6.48 square miles and serves a population of 44,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 341/510.
About ZIP code 94804
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $591,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $79,659.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
44,387
population
6.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
94804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 94804
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richmond | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
94850 Richmond (0.9 mi)
94805 Richmond (2.1 mi)
94530 El Cerrito (3 mi)
94801 Richmond (3 mi)
94706 Albany (3.6 mi)
94806 San Pablo (3.9 mi)
94707 Berkeley (4 mi)
94710 Berkeley (4.2 mi)
94803 El Sobrante (4.3 mi)
94708 Berkeley (4.8 mi)
94702 Berkeley (5.2 mi)
94709 Berkeley (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,387 |
| Population density | 6,850 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.83 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.9243 |
| Longitude | -122.3443 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 341/510 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 23.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 25.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 31.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 20.4% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
44,387
Population
6,850
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$79,659
Median household income
$36,616
Per capita income
$591,100
Median home value
$1,760
Median monthly rent
47.6%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
8,072
Housing units
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,303
Under 5
1,336
1,270
5–9
1,302
1,477
10–14
1,514
1,596
15–19
1,636
1,333
20–24
1,367
3,801
25–34
3,898
3,158
35–44
3,239
2,724
45–54
2,793
1,013
55–59
1,039
1,363
60–64
1,398
1,907
65–74
1,955
655
75–84
671
315
85+
324
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,102 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 34,285 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,827 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
27.2%
Other race
21.9%
White
17.1%
Black or African American
15.9%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian
8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,621 | 27.2% |
| Other race | 13,365 | 21.9% |
| White | 10,412 | 17.1% |
| Black or African American | 9,704 | 15.9% |
| Two or more races | 5,371 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 4,876 | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 367 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 292 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 23.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 25.1% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.6% | 31.3% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.6% | 20.4% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $79,659 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
3.0%
$300k–$500k
27.2%
$500k–$1M
58.0%
$1M+
7.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $591,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,760 |
| Owner occupied | 47.6% |
| Renter occupied | 52.4% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
| Single-family detached | 54.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.8% |
| Electricity | 24.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,043 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,350 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,051 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,213 | 33.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,726 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,699 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.5% | 40.9% |
| Married | 41.5% | 38.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 539 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 532 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,075 | 37.3% |
| High school | 3,035 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,758 | 25.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Construction
9.7%
Retail trade
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Other services
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 24.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.8% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 10.4% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.7 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
26.2%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
21.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 713 | 2.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 39.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| No insurance | 9.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,748 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 8,985 | 21.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,817 | 16.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 435 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 1,316 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,310 | 68.3% |
| Born in same state | 29,704 | 66.9% |
| Born in different state | 23,138 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 606 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,077 | 31.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,177 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,754 | 4% |
| French | 1,548 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 627 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 190 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 97 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 86 | 0.2% |
| English | 54 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94804
What city is ZIP code 94804 in?
ZIP code 94804 is primarily assigned to Richmond, California.
What county is ZIP code 94804 in?
ZIP code 94804 falls within Contra Costa County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 94804?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 94804 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94804?
16% of residents in ZIP code 94804 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94804?
The median home value in ZIP code 94804 is $591,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 94804?
ZIP code 94804 has an estimated population of 44,387 residents, with a density of 6,850 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 94804 in?
ZIP code 94804 observes the PST timezone.