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Orinda, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94563.
Population
19,514
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,518
ZIP codes
1
Orinda and its ZIP codes
Orinda at a glance
- Orinda is about 6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,863,200 (about 2.5 times the California figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Orinda, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orinda, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$1,863,200
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
91.3%
Bachelor's or higher
85.9%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
36.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,528), Irish Americans (3,148), Chinese Americans (1,686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Orinda.
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
Orinda, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.3%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit12.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home39.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orinda, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orinda, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
5.7%
U.S. 12.8% -7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.9%
U.S. 11.1% -8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Orinda
1 in or overlapping Orinda. Population shown
Cities near Orinda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LafayetteCity | 2.8 mi | 15 |
| MoragaTown | 4 mi | 9.5 |
| PiedmontCity | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| BerkeleyCity | 5.8 mi | 10.4 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| OaklandCity | 6.4 mi | 56 |
| Alhambra ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 7.2 mi | 7.1 |
| AlbanyCity | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| El CerritoCity | 7.4 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orinda, CA in?
- Orinda is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Orinda, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orinda include 94563.
- What is the population of Orinda, CA?
- About 19,514 people live in Orinda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orinda?
- Nearby places include Lafayette (2.8 mi), Moraga (4 mi), Piedmont (5.2 mi), Saranap (5.3 mi), Acalanes Ridge (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023