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Livermore, CA
City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94551.
Population
85,522
Land area
26.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,219
ZIP codes
1
Livermore and its ZIP codes
Livermore at a glance
- Livermore is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 100th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $160,775 a year, 62% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,105,600 (50% above California) and median rent is $2,677 a month.
Local data for Livermore, CA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks12
- Post Offices2
- Parks55
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants305
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Livermore, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,775
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$1,105,600
Median rent
$2,677/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
52.3%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,937), German Americans (10,911), Irish Americans (9,975).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Livermore.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,979
783,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.4B
FY 2026, $25,202 per person
How people get to work
Livermore, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Livermore, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,420
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 39°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Livermore, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Livermore
1 in or overlapping Livermore. Population shown
Cities near Livermore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PleasantonCity | 6.5 mi | 24.1 |
| DublinCity | 7.8 mi | 15.2 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 28.3 |
| Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| San RamonCity | 11 mi | 20.1 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| Mountain HouseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| FremontCity | 15 mi | 78.1 |
| ByronCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| DanvilleTown | 15 mi | 18.1 |
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3 |
| Union CityCity | 17 mi | 19.4 |
| BrentwoodCity | 17 mi | 14.9 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Livermore, CA in?
- Livermore is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Livermore, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Livermore include 94551.
- What is the population of Livermore, CA?
- About 85,522 people live in Livermore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Livermore?
- Nearby places include Pleasanton (6.5 mi), Dublin (7.8 mi), Sunol (10 mi), Camino Tassajara (10 mi), San Ramon (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023