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Pleasant Hill, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94523.
Population
34,235
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,839
ZIP codes
1
Pleasant Hill and its ZIP codes
Pleasant Hill at a glance
- Pleasant Hill is about 19 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 242nd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $145,029 a year, 46% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,077,100 (47% above California) and median rent is $2,533 a month.
Local data for Pleasant Hill, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pleasant Hill, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,029
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$1,077,100
Median rent
$2,533/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
54.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,802), Irish Americans (3,573), Mexican Americans (2,516).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Pleasant Hill.
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
$115M
1,343 loans, 11,764 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pleasant Hill, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.0%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home26.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasant Hill, 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
88° / 42°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pleasant Hill, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Pleasant Hill
1 in or overlapping Pleasant Hill. Population shown
Cities near Pleasant Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Alhambra ValleyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Vine HillCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MartinezCity | 3.9 mi | 12.6 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ConcordCity | 4.4 mi | 30.6 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| SaranapCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LafayetteCity | 4.8 mi | 15 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 5.2 mi | 19.8 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasant Hill, CA in?
- Pleasant Hill is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pleasant Hill, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pleasant Hill include 94523.
- What is the population of Pleasant Hill, CA?
- About 34,235 people live in Pleasant Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasant Hill?
- Nearby places include Reliez Valley (1.5 mi), Contra Costa Centre (2.3 mi), Pacheco (2.5 mi), Alhambra Valley (2.9 mi), Acalanes Ridge (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023