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Saranap, CA
Census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California. ZIP codes: 94595.
Population
5,662
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,989
ZIP codes
1
Saranap and its ZIP codes
Saranap at a glance
- Saranap is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $157,347 a year, 59% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,453,300 (98% above California) and median rent is $2,540 a month.
Local data for Saranap, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saranap, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$157,347
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$1,453,300
Median rent
$2,540/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
70.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (850), Irish Americans (759), Mexican Americans (613).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Saranap.
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
Saranap, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.4%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home34.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saranap, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saranap, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.2%
U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.6%
U.S. 11.1% -7.5 pts
ZIP codes in Saranap
1 in or overlapping Saranap. Population shown
Cities near Saranap
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Castle HillCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LafayetteCity | 2.6 mi | 15 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 3.2 mi | 19.8 |
| Reliez ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.4 |
| MoragaTown | 3.9 mi | 9.5 |
| North GateCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 4.5 mi | 7.1 |
| OrindaCity | 5.3 mi | 12.9 |
| Alhambra ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ConcordCity | 7.2 mi | 30.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saranap, CA in?
- Saranap is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Saranap, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saranap include 94595.
- What is the population of Saranap, CA?
- About 5,662 people live in Saranap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saranap?
- Nearby places include Acalanes Ridge (1.3 mi), Castle Hill (1.5 mi), San Miguel (1.7 mi), Shell Ridge (2.6 mi), Lafayette (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023