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San Ramon, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94582, 94583.
Population
85,993
Land area
20.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,287
ZIP codes
2
San Ramon and its ZIP codes
San Ramon at a glance
- San Ramon is about 17 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 99th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $196,161, 98% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,509,500 (about 2.1 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,968 a month.
Local data for San Ramon, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Ramon, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$196,161
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$1,509,500
Median rent
$2,968/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
71.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (20,395), Chinese Americans (11,680), German Americans (4,920).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for San Ramon.
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
$310M
3,024 loans, 30,276 jobs reported
How people get to work
San Ramon, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.7%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home33.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Ramon, 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
89° / 39°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Ramon, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.1%
U.S. 33.3% -12.2 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
6.3%
U.S. 12.8% -6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.6%
U.S. 11.1% -7.5 pts
ZIP codes in San Ramon
2 in or overlapping San Ramon. Population shown
Cities near San Ramon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Norris CanyonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.6 |
| DublinCity | 3.5 mi | 15.2 |
| Camino TassajaraCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| DanvilleTown | 4.4 mi | 18.1 |
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| PleasantonCity | 7.5 mi | 24.1 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Castro ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 16.8 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 10 mi | 19.8 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| CherrylandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Ramon, CA in?
- San Ramon is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in San Ramon, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping San Ramon include 94582, 94583.
- What is the population of San Ramon, CA?
- About 85,993 people live in San Ramon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Ramon?
- Nearby places include Norris Canyon (3.5 mi), Dublin (3.5 mi), Camino Tassajara (3.5 mi), Blackhawk (4.3 mi), Danville (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023