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Knightsen, CA

Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94548.

Population

2,264

Land area

8.4sq mi

People per sq mi

271

ZIP codes

1

Knightsen and its ZIP codes

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Knightsen at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $177,232 a year, 79% more than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $953,000 (30% above California).

Local data for Knightsen, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Knightsen, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$177,232

Poverty rate

3.8%

Median home value

$953,000

Homeownership

97.9%

Bachelor's or higher

22.2%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

43.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (632), German Americans (281), Guatemalan Americans (126).

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 Knightsen.

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

PPP loans

$658K

9 loans, 70 jobs reported

Contra Costa County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone58.7%
  • Carpooled17.9%
  • Public transit4.6%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.5%

Average one-way commute: 43.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Knightsen, 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

91° / 40°F

12.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Knightsen, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

ZIP codes in Knightsen

1 in or overlapping Knightsen. Population shown

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Cities near Knightsen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OakleyCity3.2 mi15.9
BrentwoodCity4.3 mi14.9
Discovery BayCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.6
Bethel IslandCensus-designated place4.7 mi5.3
ByronCensus-designated place6.3 mi6.5
AntiochCity8 mi29.2
PittsburgCity14 mi17.7
TerminousCensus-designated place14 mi1
IsletonCity14 mi0.4
Mountain HouseCensus-designated place14 mi4.6
Rio VistaCity15 mi6.6
ClaytonCity15 mi3.8
Country ClubCensus-designated place17 mi1.9
Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place17 mi1.3
Bay PointCensus-designated place18 mi6.4
BlackhawkCensus-designated place18 mi5.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Knightsen, CA in?
Knightsen is in Contra Costa County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Knightsen, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Knightsen include 94548.
What is the population of Knightsen, CA?
About 2,264 people live in Knightsen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Knightsen?
Nearby places include Oakley (3.2 mi), Brentwood (4.3 mi), Discovery Bay (4.6 mi), Bethel Island (4.7 mi), Byron (6.3 mi).

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