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Brentwood, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94513.
Population
65,208
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,387
ZIP codes
1
Brentwood and its ZIP codes
Brentwood at a glance
- Brentwood is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 140th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $142,494 a year, 44% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $836,600 (14% above California) and median rent is $2,758 a month.
Local data for Brentwood, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brentwood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$142,494
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$836,600
Median rent
$2,758/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.3%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,029), Irish Americans (5,699), German Americans (5,365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Brentwood.
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
How people get to work
Brentwood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brentwood, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
91° / 40°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brentwood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Brentwood
1 in or overlapping Brentwood. Population shown
Cities near Brentwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnightsenCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 8.4 |
| OakleyCity | 4.7 mi | 15.9 |
| AntiochCity | 5.3 mi | 29.2 |
| ByronCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Discovery BayCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Bethel IslandCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.3 |
| PittsburgCity | 11 mi | 17.7 |
| ClaytonCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Mountain HouseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Bay PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ConcordCity | 16 mi | 30.6 |
| DanvilleTown | 16 mi | 18.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brentwood, CA in?
- Brentwood is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Brentwood, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brentwood include 94513.
- What is the population of Brentwood, CA?
- About 65,208 people live in Brentwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brentwood?
- Nearby places include Knightsen (4.3 mi), Oakley (4.7 mi), Antioch (5.3 mi), Byron (5.9 mi), Discovery Bay (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023