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Moraga, CA
Town in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94556, 94575.
Population
16,769
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,772
ZIP codes
2
Moraga and its ZIP codes
Moraga at a glance
- Moraga is about 7 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $216,193 a year, about 2.2 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,663,200 (about 2.3 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,895 a month.
Local data for Moraga, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moraga, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$216,193
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$1,663,200
Median rent
$2,895/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
81.8%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,965), German Americans (1,865), Chinese Americans (1,828).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Moraga.
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
$24.48M
425 loans, 2,724 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moraga, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.4%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home39.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moraga, 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
74° / 43°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moraga, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.1%
U.S. 33.3% -10.2 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
5.9%
U.S. 12.8% -6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Moraga
2 in or overlapping Moraga. Population shown
Cities near Moraga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 3.6 mi | 15 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.6 |
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| OrindaCity | 4 mi | 12.9 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 9.8 |
| OaklandCity | 6.1 mi | 56 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| PiedmontCity | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 6.5 mi | 19.8 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 8 mi | 7.1 |
| DanvilleTown | 8.1 mi | 18.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moraga, CA in?
- Moraga is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Moraga, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moraga include 94556, 94575.
- What is the population of Moraga, CA?
- About 16,769 people live in Moraga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moraga?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (3.6 mi), Castle Hill (3.8 mi), Saranap (3.9 mi), Orinda (4 mi), Acalanes Ridge (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023