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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94525

Contra Costa County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$667,538[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.8%
5-year / yr
-1.4%
10-year / yr
+2.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+135.0%
vs metro
-46.6%
vs state
-4.7%
ZIP 94525 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94525 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94525 is worth $667,538 — 46.6% below the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,600 a month — a 4.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,600[2]
Gross yield
4.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,560[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Contra Costa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
3,372[3]
Median household income
$110,899[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Contra Costa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4,064[5]
Moved in
24,964
Moved out
29,028

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
2
  • John Swett High

    High · Grades 9–12 · John Swett Unified

    375 students

  • Carquinez Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · John Swett Unified

    263 students

  • Willow High

    High · Grades 9–12 · John Swett Unified

    29 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%
Annual rent$31,200

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$3,375
Loan principal$534,031
Down payment$133,508
Total interest paid$681,127

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.69
Monthly cost to own$4,393
Monthly rent$2,600

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
81st percentile[2]
Property tax
75th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94525?
The typical home in 94525 is worth $667,538, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94525?
Home values in 94525 are down 7.8% over the past year, and down 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94525?
A typical home in 94525 rents for about $2,600 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 94525?
The effective property tax rate in 94525 is 0.8% — roughly $5,560 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94525?
ZIP code 94525 has a population of 3,372 and a median household income of $110,899.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Antioch, CA

    Typical home
    $668,131
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Oakley, CA

    Typical home
    $665,614
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Oakland, CA

    Typical home
    $665,061
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Port Costa CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $658,292
    Gross yield
  • Rodeo CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $651,297
    Gross yield
  • Walnut Creek, CA

    Typical home
    $697,561
    Gross yield
    4.6%

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