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San Pablo, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94806.
Population
31,720
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
12,087
ZIP codes
1
San Pablo and its ZIP codes
San Pablo at a glance
- San Pablo is about 48 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 258th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $79,478 a year, 20% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $551,700 (25% below California) and median rent is $2,018 a month.
Local data for San Pablo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Pablo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,478
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$551,700
Median rent
$2,018/mo
Homeownership
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,071), Salvadoran Americans (2,226), Filipino Americans (1,924).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for San Pablo.
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
San Pablo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Pablo, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Pablo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
ZIP codes in San Pablo
1 in or overlapping San Pablo. Population shown
Cities near San Pablo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RollingwoodCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| North RichmondCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.4 |
| East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Montalvin ManorCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Tara HillsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| RichmondCity | 3 mi | 30 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| PinoleCity | 3.6 mi | 5.1 |
| El CerritoCity | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| HerculesCity | 5.2 mi | 6.4 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| AlbanyCity | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.7 |
| BerkeleyCity | 7.1 mi | 10.4 |
| Santa VenetiaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Pablo, CA in?
- San Pablo is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Pablo, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Pablo include 94806.
- What is the population of San Pablo, CA?
- About 31,720 people live in San Pablo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Pablo?
- Nearby places include Rollingwood (0.9 mi), North Richmond (1.1 mi), East Richmond Heights (2.2 mi), El Sobrante (2.3 mi), Montalvin Manor (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023