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Blackhawk, CA

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94506.

Population

10,137

Land area

5.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,755

ZIP codes

1

Blackhawk and its ZIP codes

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Blackhawk at a glance

  • Blackhawk is about 7 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $245,208 a year, about 2.5 times the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.

Local data for Blackhawk, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blackhawk, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$245,208

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$2,000,000+

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

69.7%

Median age

50.3

Average commute

36.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,004), Irish Americans (995), Chinese Americans (908).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Blackhawk.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$87,200

374,448 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$108,259

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.1B

FY 2026, $6,088 per person

Contra Costa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Blackhawk, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone45.3%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit4.5%
  • Walked6.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home37.7%

Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blackhawk, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

472

Countywide, mostly strong wind

Flood insurance policies

2,681

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 42°F

26.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blackhawk, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.9%

U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

6.7%

U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.3%

U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts

ZIP codes in Blackhawk

1 in or overlapping Blackhawk. Population shown

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Cities near Blackhawk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.3
DiabloCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.4
DanvilleTown3.2 mi18.1
San RamonCity4.3 mi20.1
AlamoCensus-designated place5.5 mi9.8
Norris CanyonCensus-designated place6.4 mi3.6
DublinCity6.8 mi15.2
North GateCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.7
Walnut CreekCity7.6 mi19.8
ClaytonCity8.3 mi3.8
San MiguelCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.1
Castle HillCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.6
Shell RidgeCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
SaranapCensus-designated place10 mi1.1
Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place11 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blackhawk, CA in?
Blackhawk is in Contra Costa County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Blackhawk, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Blackhawk include 94506.
What is the population of Blackhawk, CA?
About 10,137 people live in Blackhawk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blackhawk?
Nearby places include Camino Tassajara (2.5 mi), Diablo (2.8 mi), Danville (3.2 mi), San Ramon (4.3 mi), Alamo (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023