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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 94530 has 26,360 residents and 10,646 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (29.5%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (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:	26,360Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	26,229Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	27,352Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6,087.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$127,731Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,646Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$1,097,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	23,742	23,913	24,101	24,301	24,482	24,851	25,289	25,754	26,145	25,925	26,461	26,483	26,229
Decennial Census	23,877	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	26,360	--	--	--

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: 42.5

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 44

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	705	709	678	597	535	834	1,091	1,030	951	885	874	771	813	710	656	378	292	294
Female	649	647	586	562	590	871	976	1,085	980	947	845	913	869	825	847	479	350	536
Total	1,354	1,356	1,264	1,159	1,125	1,705	2,067	2,115	1,931	1,832	1,719	1,684	1,682	1,535	1,503	857	642	830

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,168	46.42%
Black:	1,471	5.61%
Hispanic:*	3,160	12.05%
Asian:	7,788	29.71%
American Indian:	122	0.47%
Hawaiian:	56	0.21%
Other:	1,449	5.53%
Total:	26,214	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,803	48.57%	41.0 years
Females:	13,557	51.43%	44.0 years
Total:	26,360	100%	42.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	17,474	66.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	496	1.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,908	18.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,351	31.49%
Total Population:	26,229	100%
Total Native Population:	17,970	68.51%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,259	31.49%

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 $127,731, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $44,259 (53.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,725. Family households earn a median of $156,000 versus $87,414 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,586). By gender, male median income is $100,187 and female is $97,578, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,609 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.9%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is better than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (63.8%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$83,472	$78,915	$84,466	$87,598	$87,039	$91,052	$96,192	$99,954	$107,006	$107,621	$115,789	$119,761	$127,731
Median Family Income	$98,610	$98,511	$100,336	$103,583	$103,867	$105,494	$110,584	$116,632	$128,760	$132,279	$145,142	$143,257	$156,000
Median NonFamily Income	$53,111	$52,151	$49,559	$54,238	$53,704	$57,161	$60,069	$59,173	$62,868	$65,949	$74,645	$81,681	$87,414
Median Male Income	$71,905	$67,360	$69,286	$70,962	$69,459	$72,633	$80,907	$81,962	$83,142	$85,326	$87,157	$89,259	$100,187
Median Female Income	$63,990	$62,648	$63,091	$64,680	$63,118	$66,099	$66,144	$68,736	$72,539	$72,206	$82,538	$89,619	$97,578

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	14,417	64.30%
Unemployed:	802	3.58%
Not In Labor Force:	7,204	32.13%
Total:	22,423	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	9,200	63.81%
Service:	1,649	11.44%
Sales and Office:	2,104	14.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	503	3.49%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	961	6.67%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,417	100%

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 $1,097,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $500,200 (83.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $294,800. The median gross rent is $2,434, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,058 (76.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $503. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.80% (66.51% with a mortgage, 33.49% free-and-clear) and renters 42.20% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.22%, which is far lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$597,100	$581,800	$571,800	$587,500	$606,800	$635,200	$680,400	$739,900	$802,500	$855,600	$891,700	$1,046,500	$1,097,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	74	1.61%
$500 to $999:	126	2.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:	437	9.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:	550	11.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,160	25.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:	807	17.51%
$3,000 or more:	1,236	26.81%
No Rent:	220	4.77%
Total:	4,610	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,376	$1,394	$1,423	$1,460	$1,511	$1,559	$1,677	$1,785	$1,931	$2,002	$2,174	$2,334	$2,434

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,199	38.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,114	19.35%
Renter Occupied:	4,610	42.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,923	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,923	95.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	481	4.22%
Total Housing Units:	11,404	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	8,056	70.64%
Multi-Family Units:	3,348	29.36%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	11,404	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 66.40% 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 96.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.70%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 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 (36.81%). College enrollment is 36.81%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	424	2.10%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	377	1.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,246	11.10%
Some college, no degree:	2,596	12.83%
Associate's degree:	1,150	5.68%
Bachelor's degree:	6,941	34.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,501	32.13%
Total:	20,235	100%
High school or higher:	19,434	96.04%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,442	66.43%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	20,430	68.62%
Public Insurance:	8,332	27.99%
No Insurance:	1,009	3.39%
Total:	29,771	100%
Has Health Insurance:	28,762	96.61%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	4.8%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%	5.4%	5.5%	5.8%	4.9%	4.9%	4.5%	4.3%	5.3%	4.7%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	498	8.92%
Kindergarten:	230	4.12%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,875	33.57%
High school (grades 9-12):	926	16.58%
College or graduate school:	2,056	36.81%
Total:	5,585	100%
Early Childhood:	728	13.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,031	54.27%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	El Cerrito, California
County:	Contra Costa County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:54:21 PM
Population:	26,360 [See All]
Area Codes:	341 / 510
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.9211, -122.2890
Land Area:	4.33 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/94530/zip-code-94530.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	11,119Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	547Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,476Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,461Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,388Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	594Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$62,954,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$274,914,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,230Source: CBP

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:	4.33 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	08,12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	32867.21, 38.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0621796Source: Census
Place Name:	El Cerrito city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 94530 in El Cerrito, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 94530

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94530

Sources & References