94596 ZIP Code
Walnut Creek, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 94596 |
| City/Town: | Walnut Creek |
| County: | Contra Costa |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,795 |
| Median Household Income: | $135,422 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,897 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,184 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,241,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8890, -122.0368 |
Population Information (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,795 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,809 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,986 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,062 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,003 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 895 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,211 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,736 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,998 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,984 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,972 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,589 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,270 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,399 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,243 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 433 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,241,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,420 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,184 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,738 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 446 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,839 | 45.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,899 | 54.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,888 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 225 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 248 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,356 | 7.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,429 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 948 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,681 | 37.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,001 | 33.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 70.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (94596 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $135,422 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $182,331 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,919 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,897 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,325 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,636 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 662 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,170 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,909 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,300 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,377 | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,976 | 71.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 549 | 2.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,179 | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 710 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,303 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,948 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,269 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,605 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 41 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 549 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (94596 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 368 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 101 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 207 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 337 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 517 | 4.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 990 | 9.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,248 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,368 | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,395 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,207 | 29.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (94596 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,811 | 49.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 899 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,869 | 13.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 635 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 163 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,069 | 22.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (94596 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 814 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 716 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 210 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,417 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 465 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 351 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,842 | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,287 | 24.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,628 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 900 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 664 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 307 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,903 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,921 | 83.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,717 | 24.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 855 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (94596 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,912 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,396 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,517 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 266 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 347 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 247 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (94596 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,770 | 33.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 534 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 100 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 259 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 593 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 539 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,389 | 48.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (94596 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 986 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 782 | 7.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 563 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,365 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,975 | 26.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,209 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,450 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 442 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 363 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (94596 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,079 | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,908 | 26.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,117 | 27.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,625 | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,766 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 689 | 6.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (94596 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,995 | 55.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,496 | 41.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (94596 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 768 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,710 | 43.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,470 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,790 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (94596 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 112 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 458 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,191 | 24.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,060 | 63.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (94596 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,881 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,045 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,420 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,738 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,081 | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,752 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,054 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,753 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,359 | 22.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,828 | 26.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (94596 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,293 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,920 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,439 | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 635 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,527 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (94596 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,618 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 197 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 218 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,511 | 32.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,084 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,608 | 34.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,996 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 821 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,758 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,119 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,040 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 947 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (94596 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,331 | 81.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,243 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,956 | 46.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,056 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 231 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (94596 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,790 | 79.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 303 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,005 | 1651.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,005 | 1651.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,005 | 1651.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,088 | 359.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 242 | 79.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 651 | 214.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 200 | 66.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (94596 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,733 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,097 | 75.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,636 | 24.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,261 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,874 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,051 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 450 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (94596 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,738 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,548 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Walnut Creek, CA94596