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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 94803 has 26,457 residents and 9,365 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (32.7%, much lower than the state average of 41.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6%, 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:	26,457Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	27,588Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	26,978Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,063.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$116,075Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,365Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$729,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.23Source: 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	--	26,040	25,641	26,124	25,998	25,252	25,283	25,798	26,165	25,893	26,062	27,133	27,171	27,588
Decennial Census	24,904	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	26,457	--	--	--

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: 42.9

Male Median Age: 41.8

Female Median Age: 43.8

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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	655	700	703	715	744	847	928	843	822	781	896	930	942	826	729	418	250	191
Female	627	662	711	624	705	875	892	942	906	828	944	1,035	1,086	928	756	453	286	277
Total	1,282	1,362	1,414	1,339	1,449	1,722	1,820	1,785	1,728	1,609	1,840	1,965	2,028	1,754	1,485	871	536	468

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

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Population by Race

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White:	8,644	29.27%
Black:	3,718	12.59%
Hispanic:*	6,778	22.96%
Asian:	6,100	20.66%
American Indian:	416	1.41%
Hawaiian:	147	0.50%
Other:	3,724	12.61%
Total:	29,527	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:	12,920	48.83%	41.8 years
Females:	13,537	51.17%	43.8 years
Total:	26,457	100%	42.9 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	18,320	66.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	534	1.94%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,088	18.44%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,646	31.66%
Total Population:	27,588	100%
Total Native Population:	18,854	68.34%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,734	31.66%

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 $116,075, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $44,449 (62.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,224. Family households earn a median of $124,093 versus $72,679 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,414). By gender, male median income is $79,878 and female is $68,651, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,227 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.5%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.2%).

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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	$71,626	$72,218	$75,052	$76,232	$76,545	$78,759	$82,788	$85,266	$89,851	$96,971	$101,696	$111,610	$116,075
Median Family Income	$86,943	$85,851	$89,608	$86,545	$87,689	$91,383	$95,222	$98,478	$100,189	$105,543	$106,168	$125,190	$124,093
Median NonFamily Income	$46,926	$50,506	$50,730	$51,068	$52,260	$53,197	$54,817	$57,411	$58,995	$61,036	$62,650	$67,201	$72,679
Median Male Income	$54,739	$56,829	$57,783	$60,605	$58,500	$55,826	$56,303	$60,162	$58,713	$65,540	$76,639	$75,678	$79,878
Median Female Income	$49,115	$50,113	$50,665	$50,933	$51,425	$51,959	$56,500	$53,996	$56,397	$60,345	$61,256	$66,696	$68,651

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:	14,065	61.05%
Unemployed:	803	3.49%
Not In Labor Force:	8,169	35.46%
Total:	23,037	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:	6,079	43.22%
Service:	2,724	19.37%
Sales and Office:	2,923	20.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	736	5.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,603	11.40%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	14,065	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 $729,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $319,500 (78.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195,000. The median gross rent is $2,295, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $1,061 (85.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $560. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.00% (67.56% with a mortgage, 32.44% free-and-clear) and renters 28.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.36%, which is much 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	$409,500	$363,000	$344,300	$340,700	$360,900	$394,300	$450,600	$497,300	$534,000	$569,800	$614,700	$696,600	$729,000

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:	43	1.62%
$500 to $999:	68	2.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:	190	7.14%
$1,500 to $1,999:	512	19.25%
$2,000 to $2,499:	808	30.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:	476	17.89%
$3,000 or more:	483	18.16%
No Rent:	80	3.01%
Total:	2,660	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	$1,234	$1,233	$1,287	$1,298	$1,362	$1,422	$1,459	$1,551	$1,735	$1,819	$1,888	$2,101	$2,295

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):	4,621	48.64%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,219	23.36%
Renter Occupied:	2,660	28.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,500	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,500	94.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	538	5.36%
Total Housing Units:	10,038	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:	8,234	82.03%
Multi-Family Units:	1,672	16.66%
Other Units:	132	1.32%
Total Housing Units:	10,038	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 40.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (84.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 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 elementary (36.22%). College enrollment is 31.33%, which is well above 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:	769	3.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,186	5.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,570	17.12%
Some college, no degree:	4,944	23.70%
Associate's degree:	1,955	9.37%
Bachelor's degree:	5,561	26.66%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,872	13.77%
Total:	20,857	100%
High school or higher:	18,902	90.63%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,433	40.43%

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:	19,742	60.94%
Public Insurance:	10,768	33.24%
No Insurance:	1,887	5.82%
Total:	32,397	100%
Has Health Insurance:	30,510	94.18%

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	5.6%	5.8%	4.9%	6.0%	5.8%	6.2%	5.4%	5.6%	4.8%	3.9%	4.4%	4.7%	5.9%

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:	544	8.60%
Kindergarten:	425	6.72%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,290	36.22%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,083	17.13%
College or graduate school:	1,981	31.33%
Total:	6,323	100%
Early Childhood:	969	15.33%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,798	60.07%

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

City:	El Sobrante, California
City Alias:	Richmond, San Pablo
County:	Contra Costa County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	8:57:27 PM
Population:	26,457 [See All]
Area Codes:	510 / 341
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	37.9629, -122.2815
Land Area:	12.819 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/94803/zip-code-94803.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,601Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	355Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,943Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,941Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,483Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	374Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$21,678,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$89,932,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,054Source: 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:	12.819 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	--Source: Census

Congressional District:	08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	32867.21 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Oakland, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0622454Source: Census
Place Name:	El Sobrante CDP (Contra Costa County); CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 94803 in El Sobrante, 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 94803

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 94803

Sources & References