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Pittsburg, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94565.
Population
76,257
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,314
ZIP codes
1
Pittsburg and its ZIP codes
Pittsburg at a glance
- Pittsburg is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 120th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $99,861, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,900 (19% below California) and median rent is $2,264 a month.
Local data for Pittsburg, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittsburg, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,861
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$597,900
Median rent
$2,264/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
38.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (24,963), Filipino Americans (9,226), German Americans (2,576).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Pittsburg.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 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
$80.7M
1,836 loans, 8,352 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pittsburg, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsburg, 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
91° / 40°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsburg, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Pittsburg
1 in or overlapping Pittsburg. Population shown
Cities near Pittsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay PointCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.4 |
| AntiochCity | 5.8 mi | 29.2 |
| ClaytonCity | 6 mi | 3.8 |
| ConcordCity | 7 mi | 30.6 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| OakleyCity | 11 mi | 15.9 |
| Vine HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BrentwoodCity | 11 mi | 14.9 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 11 mi | 19.8 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsburg, CA in?
- Pittsburg is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pittsburg, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pittsburg include 94565.
- What is the population of Pittsburg, CA?
- About 76,257 people live in Pittsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsburg?
- Nearby places include Bay Point (4.1 mi), Antioch (5.8 mi), Clayton (6 mi), Concord (7 mi), Clyde (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023