ZIP Code 94556 in Moraga, CA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Moraga, California
County:Contra Costa County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:55:02 PM
Population:16,134 [See All]
Area Code:925
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.8382, -122.1040
Land Area:19.279 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 94556 has 16,134 residents and 5,774 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.3%, much higher than the state average of 41.2%) and Asian (19.3%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:16,134Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,922Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,099Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:836.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$199,300Source: Census ACS
Households:5,774Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,594,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.69Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.49Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,34214,71615,06415,50515,86116,03916,24916,36816,42815,77615,67215,95915,922
Decennial Census15,229------------------16,134------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 44.8

Female Median Age: 45.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male337466644676613208223328420556605561521482397320208221
Female332483572741661198228379509595702582569482445338261271
Total6699491,2161,4171,2744064517079291,1511,3071,1431,090964842658469492
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,53767.53%
Black:1731.11%
Hispanic:*1,3868.88%
Asian:3,10919.93%
American Indian:350.22%
Hawaiian:220.14%
Other:3412.19%
Total:15,603100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,78648.26%44.8 years
Females:8,34851.74%45.7 years
Total:16,134100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,56478.91%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1651.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,99812.55%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,19520.05%
Total Population:15,922100%
Total Native Population:12,72979.95%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,19320.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $199,300, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $75,326 (60.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,934. Family households earn a median of $244,493 versus $64,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $180,118). By gender, male median income is $191,842 and female is $148,375, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $43,467 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is below the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is a bit less than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (73.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$123,974$120,051$120,960$133,088$137,639$136,771$139,904$150,372$141,366$152,965$167,500$193,750$199,300
Median Family Income$150,870$152,827$156,250$163,147$168,229$167,792$171,500$187,750$187,100$192,727$207,763$245,556$244,493
Median NonFamily Income$59,914$60,399$57,276$54,427$55,184$58,594$60,651$67,193$65,742$66,125$68,409$73,125$64,375
Median Male Income$129,313$131,138$134,156$148,486$152,377$151,538$155,436$159,250$160,614$152,589$168,673$185,736$191,842
Median Female Income$72,072$79,700$80,889$73,257$81,384$87,250$92,866$96,077$100,417$120,734$118,068$137,386$148,375
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7,14856.27%
Unemployed:4343.42%
Not In Labor Force:5,12240.32%
Total:12,704100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,28173.88%
Service:5197.26%
Sales and Office:1,17816.48%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:110.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1592.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:7,148100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,594,100, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $654,600 (69.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $452,000. The median gross rent is $3,119, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,418 (83.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $991. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.48% (64.10% with a mortgage, 35.90% free-and-clear) and renters 15.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.54%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$939,500$897,200$886,400$905,400$944,900$975,500$1,038,500$1,098,400$1,142,100$1,171,200$1,224,100$1,475,900$1,594,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:353.97%
$1,500 to $1,999:394.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:15717.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:14416.33%
$3,000 or more:40646.03%
No Rent:10111.45%
Total:882100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,701$1,755$1,805$1,862$1,810$1,913$1,917$1,960$2,128$2,311$2,378$2,741$3,119
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,07754.15%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,72330.32%
Renter Occupied:88215.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,682100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,68297.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1482.54%
Total Housing Units:5,830100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,93284.60%
Multi-Family Units:87915.08%
Other Units:190.33%
Total Housing Units:5,830100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 80.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 99.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 91.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (64.00%). Public coverage is 25.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (38.90%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (38.57%). College enrollment is 38.57%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:350.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:580.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4894.65%
Some college, no degree:8568.14%
Associate's degree:5795.51%
Bachelor's degree:4,39841.83%
Graduate or professional degree:4,09838.98%
Total:10,513100%
High school or higher:10,42099.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,49680.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:14,59577.65%
Public Insurance:3,97421.14%
No Insurance:2261.20%
Total:18,795100%
Has Health Insurance:18,56998.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.1%2.6%2.3%2.3%1.9%1.8%1.7%1.6%1.7%2.4%2.3%2.5%3.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2585.15%
Kindergarten:1723.44%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,68933.74%
High school (grades 9-12):95619.10%
College or graduate school:1,93138.57%
Total:5,006100%
Early Childhood:4308.59%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,81756.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 94556 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 336 business establishments, employing about 3,857 people with an annual payroll of $219,134,000. USPS data shows 5,985 residential mailboxes and 288 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,985Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:288Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,173Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,964Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:849Source: USPS
# of Businesses:336Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$52,376,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$219,134,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,857Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 94556 is located in Contra Costa County, California, within the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41860) and California's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,653,593 people, about 0.35% of whom live in ZIP Code 94556, and is subdivided into the Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley, CA division. It covers 19.279 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.095 sq mi.

CBSA Name:San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:41860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley, CA (CBSA Div 36084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,653,593Source: Census
MSA:San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:19.279 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.095 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1818.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0649187Source: Census
Place Name:Moraga town; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


94557 | | 94555

Schools in ZIP Code 94556


ZIP Code 94556 is part of 2 school districts, including: Acalanes Union High School District (Grades 09 thru 12) and Moraga Elementary School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 8th). There are 5 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Campolindo High 300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Acalanes Union High School District
Camino Pablo Elementary 1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Moraga Elementary School District
Donald L. Rheem Elementary 90 Laird Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Moraga Elementary School District
Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 1010 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Moraga Elementary School District
Los Perales Elementary 22 Wakefield Dr.
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Moraga Elementary School District
The Saklan School 1678 School St
Moraga, CA 94556
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94556


Saint Mary's College Of California 1928 Saint Marys Road
Moraga, CA 94575
Type: Post Secondary
Merritt College 12500 Campus Dr
Oakland, CA 94619-3196
Type: Post Secondary
Holy Names University 3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619-1699
Type: Post Secondary
Mills College 5000 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613
Type: Post Secondary
Starr King School For The Ministry 5000 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613-1209
Type: Post Secondary
J D Academy Of Salon And Spa 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd
Danville, CA 94526
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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