94597 ZIP Code
Walnut Creek, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 94597 |
| City/Town: | Walnut Creek |
| County: | Contra Costa |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,654 |
| Median Household Income: | $135,960 |
| Per Capita Income: | $77,293 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,044 |
| Median Home Value: | $917,500 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.7772, -121.9554 |
Population Information (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,654 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,285 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,369 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,355 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,113 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 727 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,052 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,323 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,767 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,538 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,857 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,583 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,309 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,434 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,004 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 592 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $917,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,539 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,044 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,691 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 353 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,150 | 48.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,541 | 51.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,084 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 266 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 287 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,648 | 9.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,936 | 16.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 920 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,608 | 36.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,419 | 30.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (94597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $135,960 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $155,131 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $152,295 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $77,293 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,616 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,691 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 830 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,540 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,887 | 79.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,851 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 914 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,697 | 57.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,018 | 4.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,235 | 22.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 67 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 696 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,809 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,598 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,613 | 15.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,489 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 247 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,877 | 7.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (94597 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 393 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 195 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 259 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 323 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 998 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,074 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 864 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,768 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,676 | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,141 | 29.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (94597 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,444 | 47.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,091 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,300 | 16.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 179 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 405 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,965 | 21.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (94597 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 457 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 734 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,582 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 862 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 477 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,503 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,269 | 23.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,705 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 884 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 370 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 686 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,792 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,421 | 82.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,634 | 28.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 733 | 3.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (94597 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,930 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,720 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,494 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 285 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 365 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 476 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (94597 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,507 | 31.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,982 | 17.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 273 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 544 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 632 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 871 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,185 | 28.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 50 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (94597 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 855 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 828 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,514 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,722 | 24.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,981 | 17.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,128 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,087 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 783 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 146 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (94597 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 645 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,357 | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,710 | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,868 | 26.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,213 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 251 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (94597 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,431 | 60.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 171 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,967 | 37.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (94597 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 642 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,538 | 42.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,139 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,372 | 12.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (94597 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 10 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 103 | 2.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 315 | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,626 | 51.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,096 | 40.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (94597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,434 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $783 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,539 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,691 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,507 | 42.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,838 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,587 | 24.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,439 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,246 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,220 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (94597 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,504 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,715 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,043 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,194 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,414 | 32.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (94597 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,303 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 206 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 267 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,417 | 32.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 920 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,493 | 34.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,594 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,084 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,525 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,428 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 180 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,007 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,241 | 51.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (94597 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,757 | 79.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,635 | 19.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,085 | 45.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,228 | 48.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 329 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 322 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (94597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,181 | 72.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 559 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,473 | 1158.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,473 | 1158.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,473 | 1158.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,084 | 193.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 568 | 101.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 56 | 10.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 996 | 178.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 87 | 15.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (94597 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,299 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,128 | 67.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,171 | 32.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,982 | 8.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,368 | 10.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,168 | 9.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 653 | 2.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (94597 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,691 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,630 | 99.4% | 89.4% |
Walnut Creek, CA94597