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Kensington, CA

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94707, 94708.

Population

5,179

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

5,374

ZIP codes

2

Kensington and its ZIP codes

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Kensington at a glance

  • Kensington is about 21 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $237,130 a year, about 2.4 times the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,539,000 (about 2.1 times the California figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.

Local data for Kensington, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kensington, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$237,130

Poverty rate

3.6%

Median home value

$1,539,000

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

Homeownership

86.8%

Bachelor's or higher

83.8%

Median age

46.6

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (907), Irish Americans (650), Italian Americans (256).

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 Kensington.

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

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

  • Drove alone27.8%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit7.0%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle1.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home54.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kensington, 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

74° / 43°F

26.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kensington, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.7%

U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

5.2%

U.S. 12.8% -7.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.8%

U.S. 11.1% -8.3 pts

ZIP codes in Kensington

2 in or overlapping Kensington. Population shown

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Cities near Kensington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
El CerritoCity1.3 mi3.7
AlbanyCity1.9 mi1.8
BerkeleyCity2.1 mi10.4
East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.6
El SobranteCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.1
RollingwoodCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.2
EmeryvilleCity5 mi1.3
San PabloCity5.5 mi2.6
PinoleCity6 mi5.1
OrindaCity6.1 mi12.9
North RichmondCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.4
Tara HillsCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.7
PiedmontCity6.4 mi1.7
Montalvin ManorCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.3
HerculesCity7 mi6.4
BayviewCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kensington, CA in?
Kensington is in Contra Costa County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Kensington, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kensington include 94707, 94708.
What is the population of Kensington, CA?
About 5,179 people live in Kensington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kensington?
Nearby places include El Cerrito (1.3 mi), Albany (1.9 mi), Berkeley (2.1 mi), East Richmond Heights (3.3 mi), El Sobrante (4.8 mi).

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