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Danville, CA
Town in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94506, 94526.
Population
43,401
Land area
18.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,401
ZIP codes
2
Danville and its ZIP codes
Danville at a glance
- Danville is about 9.5 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 213th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $232,216 a year, about 2.3 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,681,700 (about 2.3 times the California figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Danville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$232,216
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$1,681,700
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
73.9%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,832), Irish Americans (4,490), Italian Americans (3,816).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Danville.
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
PPP loans
$160M
2,131 loans, 18,651 jobs reported
How people get to work
Danville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home37.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danville, 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
83° / 42°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Danville
2 in or overlapping Danville. Population shown
Cities near Danville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.8 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 9.8 |
| San RamonCity | 4.4 mi | 20.1 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 6.1 mi | 19.8 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| DublinCity | 7.8 mi | 15.2 |
| MoragaTown | 8.1 mi | 9.5 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danville, CA in?
- Danville is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Danville, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Danville include 94506, 94526.
- What is the population of Danville, CA?
- About 43,401 people live in Danville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danville?
- Nearby places include Diablo (2.2 mi), Blackhawk (3.2 mi), Alamo (3.4 mi), San Ramon (4.4 mi), Norris Canyon (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023