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Richmond, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94530, 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806.
Population
115,505
Land area
30sq mi
People per sq mi
3,845
ZIP codes
6
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 15 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 55th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $95,391, 4% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $668,200 (9% below California) and median rent is $1,960 a month.
Local data for Richmond, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richmond, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,391
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$668,200
Median rent
$1,960/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (31,295), Salvadoran Americans (8,784), Chinese Americans (4,611).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
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
$263M
3,959 loans, 24,204 jobs reported
How people get to work
Richmond, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.3%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit8.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, 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
71° / 44°F
24.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Richmond
6 in or overlapping Richmond. Population shown
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North RichmondCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| San PabloCity | 3 mi | 2.6 |
| RollingwoodCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Montalvin ManorCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Tara HillsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| El CerritoCity | 6 mi | 3.7 |
| TiburonTown | 6.1 mi | 4.5 |
| San RafaelCity | 6.4 mi | 16.6 |
| PinoleCity | 6.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Santa VenetiaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Corte MaderaTown | 6.7 mi | 3.2 |
| BelvedereCity | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| AlbanyCity | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, CA in?
- Richmond is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Richmond, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Richmond include 94530, 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806.
- What is the population of Richmond, CA?
- About 115,505 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include North Richmond (1.9 mi), San Pablo (3 mi), Rollingwood (3.8 mi), East Richmond Heights (4.6 mi), Montalvin Manor (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023