Zip code 94514: Byron, California
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 94514
94514 is a small-town zip code in Byron, California (Contra Costa County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 1,953 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 45.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,511 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $735,600, or 9.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,652 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management. 43% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 94514 compares
- Unemployment rate17.6%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%68th of 1,681 in CA
- Median gross rent$2,65296thU.S. $1,413 · CA $2,036249th of 1,464 in CA
- Average commute37.7 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min146th of 1,584 in CA
- Healthcare workers15.3%95thU.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%105th of 1,678 in CA
- Median home value$735,60089thU.S. $332,700 · CA $734,700701st of 1,586 in CA
- Median age45.788thU.S. 38.9 · CA 37.9427th of 1,687 in CA
- 88thU.S. 10% · CA 11.4%546th of 1,678 in CA
- 81stU.S. 14.1% · CA 27%610th of 1,688 in CA
- Government workers18.2%77thU.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%535th of 1,678 in CA
- Poverty rate14.5%68thU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%542nd of 1,666 in CA
- Diversity index57.566thU.S. 61.4 · CA 69.7731st of 1,688 in CA
- Median household income$76,51146thU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,075th of 1,575 in CA
- Homeownership rate60.4%33rdU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%942nd of 1,662 in CA
- 27thU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%1,275th of 1,610 in CA
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%1,049th of 1,675 in CA
- 21stU.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,250th of 1,688 in CA
- Per capita income$29,69718thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,321st of 1,685 in CA
- Broadband access86.8%18thWeaknessU.S. 91% · CA 93.5%1,388th of 1,662 in CA
- Tech workers1.2%17thU.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,129th of 1,678 in CA
- 14thU.S. 22% · CA 22%1,200th of 1,688 in CA
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,323rd of 1,687 in CA
- Veterans2.5%11thU.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,290th of 1,686 in CA
- Population density65/sq mi9thU.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi1,268th of 1,688 in CA
- Population1,9533rdU.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,3771,294th of 1,688 in CA
- Work from home3.1%3rdU.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%1,553rd of 1,680 in CA
- Median earnings per worker$25,1672ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,595th of 1,658 in CA
- Housing vacancy1.2%1stU.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%1,594th of 1,664 in CA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · CA 0.4891,547th of 1,651 in CA
| Measure | 94514 | Contra Costa | CA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 17.6% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 68th of 1,681 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,652 | $2,375 | $2,036 | $1,413 | 249th of 1,464 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.7 min | 35.3 min | 28.7 min | 26.4 min | 146th of 1,584 | |
| Healthcare workers | 15.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 105th of 1,678 | |
| Median home value | $735,600 | $866,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 | 701st of 1,586 | |
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 | 427th of 1,687 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.3% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 10% | 546th of 1,678 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 24.9% | 26.6% | 27% | 14.1% | 610th of 1,688 | |
| Government workers | 18.2% | 14.6% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 535th of 1,678 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.5% | 8.4% | 12% | 12.5% | 542nd of 1,666 | |
| Diversity index | 57.5 | 73.3 | 69.7 | 61.4 | 731st of 1,688 | |
| Median household income | $76,511 | $127,229 | $99,122 | $80,734 | 1,075th of 1,575 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.4% | 68% | 55.9% | 65.2% | 942nd of 1,662 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.3% | 56.1% | 55.3% | 51.1% | 1,275th of 1,610 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 4.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1,049th of 1,675 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.6% | 17.1% | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1,250th of 1,688 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,697 | $62,927 | $49,513 | $44,673 | 1,321st of 1,685 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.8% | 95.6% | 93.5% | 91% | 1,388th of 1,662 | |
| Tech workers | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1,129th of 1,678 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 1,200th of 1,688 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.5% | 45.2% | 37.1% | 35.7% | 1,323rd of 1,687 | |
| Veterans | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1,290th of 1,686 | |
| Population density | 65/sq mi | 1,625/sq mi | 252/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,268th of 1,688 | |
| Population | 1,953 | 1,165,012 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 | 1,294th of 1,688 | |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% | 1,553rd of 1,680 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $25,167 | $67,204 | $52,643 | $49,666 | 1,595th of 1,658 | |
| Housing vacancy | 1.2% | 3.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 1,594th of 1,664 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.336 | 0.471 | 0.489 | 0.483 | 1,547th of 1,651 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White49%
- Black0.1%
- Hispanic43%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 576
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Family households
- 72%
- Married couples
- 40.8%
- Living alone
- 11.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.5%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 583
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Vacant
- 1.2%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 37%
- Home value to income
- 9.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 94514 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $100,833 | $74,888 |
| Service | $16,979 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $6,726 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $30,988 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,333 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.3%
- Households with broadband
- 86.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 59.5%
- No internet access
- 13.2%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 7.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Byron
- State
- California
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Center point
- 37.8257° N, 121.6343° W
- Land area
- 30 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
94514 spans 2 counties
- Contra Costa County83% of land
- Alameda County18% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Byron (unincorporated)19% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 94514
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95391 | Tracy, CA | 3.7 mi | $176,952 |
| 94505 | Discovery Bay, CA | 3.8 mi | $146,480 |
| 94513 | Brentwood, CA | 7.4 mi | $142,223 |
| 94551 | Livermore, CA | 8.1 mi | $145,392 |
| 94548 | Knightsen, CA | 10 mi | $189,653 |
| 94531 | Antioch, CA | 12 mi | $120,927 |
| 94561 | Oakley, CA | 12 mi | $134,678 |
| 95377 | Tracy, CA | 12 mi | $158,158 |
| 95376 | Tracy, CA | 13 mi | $102,555 |
| 94588 | Pleasanton, CA | 13 mi | $191,073 |
| 95208 | Stockton, CA · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 95234 | Holt, CA · PO box | 14 mi | — |
Zip codes like 94514 elsewhere
Questions about 94514
What city is zip code 94514?
94514 is assigned to Byron, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 94514 in?
94514 is mostly in Contra Costa County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 94514?
About 1,953 people live in 94514, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 94514 in?
94514 is in Pacific Time.
What is the median household income in 94514?
The median household income in 94514 is $76,511.
What zip codes are near 94514?
The closest zip codes to 94514 are 95391, 94505, 94513, 94551, 94548.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 94514, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.