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North Gate, CA
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California.
Population
806
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,096
ZIP codes
0
North Gate and its ZIP codes
North Gate at a glance
- North Gate is about 4.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $208,525 a year, about 2.1 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,674,700 (about 2.3 times the California figure).
Local data for North Gate, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Gate, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$208,525
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$1,674,700
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
85.1%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ukrainian Americans (211), Italian Americans (57), German Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for North Gate.
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
How people get to work
North Gate, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone31.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked41.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Gate, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Gate, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.9%
U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
5.3%
U.S. 12.8% -7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.8%
U.S. 11.1% -8.3 pts
Cities near North Gate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut CreekCity | 1.3 mi | 19.8 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ClaytonCity | 4.4 mi | 3.8 |
| ConcordCity | 4.8 mi | 30.6 |
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 5.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| DanvilleTown | 6.4 mi | 18.1 |
| LafayetteCity | 6.9 mi | 15 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Gate, CA in?
- North Gate is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What is the population of North Gate, CA?
- About 806 people live in North Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Gate?
- Nearby places include Walnut Creek (1.3 mi), Shell Ridge (1.9 mi), San Miguel (2.8 mi), Contra Costa Centre (3.5 mi), Alamo (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023