94525 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 94525, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

94525 is a zip code in Contra Costa County, California, which covers West Contra Costa, with a total population of 3,434 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 94525 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 94525.

The estimated population of people living in 94525 is 3,434, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 94525 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,434
+6.28%
+9.29%
2020
3,231
 -1.79% -
2019
3,290
+6.33%
-
2018
3,094
 -1.53% -
2017
3,142
 - -

Population of 94525 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 94525 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
63.8%
66.5%
 -4.06%
Black/African American
9.4%
2.3%
 +308.70%
Native
0.3%
1%
 -70.00%
Hispanic
20.4%
25.4%
 -19.69%
Asian
3.3%
0.7%
 +371.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
3.7%
 -35.14%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 94525 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 94525 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 94525 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 94525 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 -4.06% 43.6 -12.97% 49.3 +0.2%
2020 49.3 +4.01% 50.1 +3.94% 49.2 +5.13%
2019 47.4 -5.01% 48.2 -4.55% 46.8 -4.49%
2018 49.9 +6.85% 50.5 +3.91% 49 +8.65%
2017 46.7 - 48.6 - 45.1 -

The median age of the 94525 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 94525 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 78 +22.56% 235 -23.74% 89 167
10 to 19 109 +74.3% 193 -11.42% 208 170
20 to 29 182 -28.88% 154 -13.42% 130 127
30 to 39 144 +81.3% 240 -19.02% 297 191
40 to 49 191 50.51% 187 +76.22% 158 344
50 to 59 304 -7.98% 416 -14.22% 271 359
60 to 69 247 +19.76% 153 +79.47% 278 278
70+ 109 +52.06% 200 +17.15% 146 221

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 94525 zip code is $95,099.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 94525.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $111,406.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,636.00
  • 65 and over
    $73,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 94525 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 94525, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 94525 is currently $105,118.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.18% of households in 94525 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 94525 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 94525 is $47,724.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 94525 by the total population of 94525.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 94525 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 94525 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.96%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 94525 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 94525 zip over the age of 16 is 3,036.

Of those people, a total of 62.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 94525 is 58.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 94525 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 236 26.30% 21.00%
20 to 24 years 113 85.80% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 144 89.60% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 214 88.80% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 526 91.80% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 509 89.20% 18.30%
55 to 59 years 371 76.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 294 35.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 410 24.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 219 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 94525. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,274 61.30% 8.70%
Black or African American 278 73.70% 3.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 72.70% 0.00%
Asian 113 68.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 195 79.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 165 38.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 544 53.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,049 63.30% 9.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 94525 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 94525 is 1,772, with median earnings of $62,987.00.

Women in 94525 are earning approximately 105.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,772 $62,987.00
Male 840 $61,218.00
Female 932 $64,583.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 94525 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 232 $81,528.00
Business and Financial 111 $95,982.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $100,385.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $72,198.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $65,556.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 245 $65,093.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $76,705.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $117,000.00
Healthcare Support 109 $13,295.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $32,414.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $0.00
Sales 106 $58,603.00
Office and Administrative Support 113 $67,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 52 $32,097.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $48,462.00
Production 65 $63,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 55 $103,450.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 94525 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 94525.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 106 $69,688.00 126 $81,806.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 100 $93,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $101,250.00 29 $23,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $72,198.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 52 $66,481.00 20 $0.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $0.00 215 $65,653.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $76,705.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 10 $0.00 66 $182,941.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00 63 $13,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 51 $32,198.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 43 $0.00
Sales 72 $58,088.00 34 $101,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 42 $29,375.00 71 $71,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $0.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 79 $49,904.00 15 $0.00
Production 65 $63,375.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $102,850.00 12 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,529 households in 94525, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 790 families living in the 94525 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 94525:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 610 23 157 739
Average Household Size 3.29 2.74 2.68 1.28
Total Families 610 23 157 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.74 2.34 0

Poverty

Of the 790 families living in 94525, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 94525:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,631 housing units in 94525.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,529 93.75%
Vacant 102 6.25%

37.09% of the total 1,631 housing units in 94525 are rental units. This is approximately 605 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 910 are occupied by the owner - or 55.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 94525 is $1,670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 94525 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    14
  • Less than $500
    26
  • $500 to $999
    53
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    178
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    134
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    137
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    50
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 94525 is $591,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 94525 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    28
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    242
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    633
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 94525. The chart below shows the number of properties in 94525 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    957
  • 1940 to 1949
    160
  • 1950 to 1959
    112
  • 1960 to 1969
    59
  • 1970 to 1979
    74
  • 1980 to 1989
    158
  • 1990 to 1999
    10
  • 2000 to 2009
    87
  • 2010 to 2013
    14
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 94525 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    524
  • 2 vehicles available
    544
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    362

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 94525 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 94525 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 94525.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    100
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    72
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    71
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    163
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    176
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    114
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    58
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    180
  • 90 or more minutes
    177

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 94525 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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