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ZIP 94597

Population: 23,129 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 94597 is $969,615 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.14M after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,767/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$969,615

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$969,615
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.2%
10-year appreciation
+50.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.03M

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.14M
Median list price
$899,450
Median price per sqft
$597
1-year sale-price change
+20.0%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
74
For-sale inventory
73
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
62
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,767/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.6 : 1
Schools include
Buena Vista Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Concord Naval Weapons Station (9.1 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
24.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
492
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
104,866
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,734

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
John Muir National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
68
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,480
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 94597State medianUS median
Typical home value$969,615—$288,527
Median sale price$1.14M—$325,000
Median days on market20 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,767/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,480—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 94597?
$969,615.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94597?
$1.14M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94597?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94597?
Typical rent: $2,767/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94597?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 94597?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 94597 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94597?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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